A boy grew rapidly and reached a height of 6'2" by the time he was 13. He had normal body proportions and sexual development was only slightly retarded. Which of the following caused his condition?
A. elevated vitamin D synthesis
B. hypersecretion of growth hormone
C. hypersecretion of testosterone
D. hyposecretion of growth hormone
E. an adrenal tumor that secretes androgens
B
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