At the age of 22,Mrs. LaBlanc was less than 4 feet tall. Her short stature was probably influenced by the lack of a growth hormone produced by the

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The pituitary gland is responsible for producing growth hormone, which stimulates growth in the body. A lack of growth hormone can result in stunted growth and a short stature, as seen in Mrs. LaBlanc. The other options (pancreas, thyroid, adrenal gland) do not play a significant role in growth hormone production.

At the Age of 22,Mrs