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Physiology Male Reproductive System 0a6e420e

Which of the following hormones is mainly responsible for skeletal maturation?

A
Testosterone
B
Estrogen
C
Growth hormone
D
Insulin
High-Yield Explanation
Testosterone is a major factor responsible for the greater muscle mass and skeletal maturation. It has a myotrophic as well as androgenic (masculinization) action. Growth hormone increases skeletal and visceral growth. Insulin and thyroid hormones provide an additional stimulus for chondrocyte activity and growth of skeleton.

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