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When production of sex hormones increases what happens to bone growth?
When the production of sex hormones increases, both growth also increases. This is why, when a child hits puberty, they normally have a growth spurt.
Why epiphyseal closes early?
estrogen directly causes the epiphyseal plates to close, testosterone is converted to estradiol (estrogen) by aromatase, therefore testosterone causes the epiphyseal plates to close indirectly
What happens if the epiphyseal plate of long bones in children closes too early?
If this happens, then the growth of the bones will stop lengthwise. So the height of the boy will not increase further. The breadth of the bone can still increase. You have two such plates in long bone. Both needs to be closed in order to stop the growth length wise.
Does the overproduction of the growth hormone causes premature ossification of the epiphyseal disc?
No the overproduction of growth hormones can cause pituitary gigantism. The over production of Sex hormones( estrogen /testosterone) can cause premature ossification;estrogen more so than testosterone.
What is development stimulated by sex hormones?
development stimulated by sex hormones
Does the endocrine system produce sex hormones?
Yes, the endocrine produces all hormones, including sex hormones. The sex hormones include estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
What type of lipids are found in sex hormones?
what type of lipid is found in sex hormones
When was Sex Roles - journal - created?
Sex Roles - journal - was created in 2004.
What macromolecule is sex hormones?
Steroids are a class of lipid molecules that have 4 carbon rings.
What is responsible for manufacturing the sex hormones?
Woman manufacture sex hormones in their ovaries, men in their testicles.
Are Sex hormones are produced only by the gonads.?
No, sex hormones are produced by the adrenal glands as well as the gonads. After menopause, for instance, the adrenals make most of women's sex hormones.
Where are steroid hormones?
Sex hormones are steroids.There are few others.
