Skeletal growth is slowed by
A) testosterone in males and estradiol in females.
B) estradiol in males and testosterone in females.
C) testosterone in both males and females.
D) estradiol in both males and females.

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Estradiol is the primary hormone responsible for the closure of the epiphyseal growth plates in both males and females, thereby slowing skeletal growth. Testosterone may also have a minor role, but this effect is more pronounced in females with excessive testosterone levels.

Skeletal Growth Is Slowed by