During human puberty, the end of linear growth in long bones is caused by the closure of the epiphyseal plates of the long bones. This is due mainly to the action of this hormone (in both sexes):

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During human puberty, the end of linear growth in long bones is caused by the closure of the epiphyseal plates of the long bones. This is due mainly to the action of this hormone (in both sexes):

	(A) Testosterone
	(B) Progesterone
	(C) Estradiol
	(D) Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
	(E) Growth hormone

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Posted: Sunday, September 13, 2015
Last updated: Sunday, September 13, 2015