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Pediatrics Endocrinology 0160ea98

GH deficiency is diagnosed by -

A
Bone age less than chronological age
B
Bone age more than chronological age
C
Bone age equal to chronological age
D
Ratio of upper to lower segment of body is increased
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Bone age less than chronological age Short stature due to Human Growth hormone deficiency in characterized by -1. Ratio of upper to lower segment is normal.2. Bone age or epiphyseal development is less than chronological age by about 2 years.3. Childrens are normal in height and weight at birth.4. Delay in growth is usually observed after the age of one year.

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