Question

Short stature is seen in adults who in childhood suffered from

A. Chronic malnutrition.

B. Castration.

C. ***** puberty.

D. Thyroid deficiency.

E. Adrenal deficiency.

Answer 1

A. True Early stunting cannot be compensated for later in childhood.

B. False This leads to increased height due to delayed closure of the epiphyses.

C. True The *** hormones promote early closure of the epiphyses.

D. True Thyroid hormones are essential for normal growth.

E. True Adrenal hormones also are essential for normal growth.