Why can both excess and deficiency of growth hormone cause problems?
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Correct answer: Because a balanced amount of hormone is necessary for normal growth
Growth hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, regulates growth of bones and other body tissues, especially during childhood. Biological control depends on an appropriate concentration: too little may result in unusually slow or insufficient growth, while too much during development may cause excessive growth. Thus option A is correct. The hormone is neither food nor a stoma, and it clearly has important effects on the body.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because a balanced amount of hormone is necessary for normal growth
Why is this the correct answer?
Growth hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, regulates growth of bones and other body tissues, especially during childhood. Biological control depends on an appropriate concentration: too little may result in unusually slow or insufficient growth, while too much during development may cause excessive growth. Thus option A is correct. The hormone is neither food nor a stoma, and it clearly has important effects on the body.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Control and Coordination.
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