When estrogen is increased in females at puberty,epiphyseal plates
A)widen.
B)become narrower.
C)increase slowly.
D)accelerate rapidly,but mostly in thickness.
E)are hardly affected.

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When estrogen increases during puberty, it leads to the closure of the epiphyseal plates, which results in the cessation of bone growth. This means that the plates become narrower rather than widening or increasing in thickness. Therefore, the correct choice is B - become narrower.

When Estrogen Is Increased in Females at Puberty,epiphyseal Plates