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Why Does Giantism Only Occur in Children and Adolescents

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Why does giantism only occur in children and adolescents?


A) Because they have not reached puberty when the effects of growth hormone are diminished
B) Because their epiphyseal plates have not yet closed
C) Because their skeletal muscles are not fully developed
D) Because their metabolic rates are higher than they are in adulthood

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