Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134605197
Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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To determine: The reason for the fact that adults with growth hormone hypersecretion do not grow taller.

Introduction: Bone is connective tissue, and it forms the synthesis of the osteoblasts. During the resorption of the bones, the calcified matrix is dissolved by the acids which are secreted by osteoblasts.

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