Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - The Endocrine System - Review Questions - Page 362: 25

Answer

She is suffering from pituitary dwarfism, and she is prescribed growth hormone. If she gets regular doses of growth hormone before puberty, she might reach her normal height.

Work Step by Step

Pituitary dwarfism is a condition in which hormone production is reduced due to anterior pituitary deficiency. Synthetic growth hormone can be administered to a person with pituitary deficiency to stimulate growth of muscles and bones. But, after reaching puberty, epiphyseal bones close due to which further growth is not possible.
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