In young men approaching age 18, which of the following hormones prevents any further increases in height?

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Estrogen, despite being commonly associated with female development, plays a crucial role in closing the epiphyseal (growth) plates in both males and females, thereby preventing any further increase in height. In males, testosterone is converted to estrogen, which then acts to close these plates.

In Young Men Approaching Age 18, Which of the Following