Question

Short stature is seen in adults who in childhood suffered from 

A. Chronic malnutrition. 

B. Castration. 

C. Premature 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 sex 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.