Growth of bones is controlled by a symphony of hormones. Which hormone is of greatest importance for bone growth during infancy and childhood?
A) growth hormone
B) calcitonin
C) parathyroid hormone
D) thyroid hormones

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During infancy and childhood, growth hormone is the most important hormone for bone growth. It stimulates the proliferation and differentiation of the chondrocytes in the growth plate, which leads to longitudinal bone growth.

Growth of Bones Is Controlled by a Symphony of Hormones