What can a deficiency of growth hormone during bone formation cause?

A) inadequate calcification of bone
B) decreased osteoclast activity
C) decreased proliferation of the epiphyseal plate cartilage
D) increased osteoclast activity


C) decreased proliferation of the epiphyseal plate cartilage

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