Estrogen,progesterone,and growth hormone
A)fuse the epiphyseal disc at age 6 years.
B)stimulate the articular cartilage of one bone to fuse with the articular cartilage of an opposing bone.
C)affect the activity of the epiphyseal disc.
D)stimulate osteoclastic activity,thereby increasing blood calcium.

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Estrogen, progesterone, and growth hormone affect the activity of the epiphyseal disc, which is responsible for bone growth in children and adolescents. They do not directly fuse the disc or stimulate articular cartilage fusion, nor do they stimulate osteoclastic activity.

Estrogen,progesterone,and Growth Hormone