Betty, age 11, has always been several inches shorter than all of her classmates, and now she seems to have stopped growing. What could be the cause? Could this be a genetic factor, explain?
Ans) The growth is not only dependent on genetic but hormones equally plays important role in body`s growth.
- Growth potential reduces especially after puberty because pituitary gland becomes inactive.
- This final stage usually occurs at just over 14 years of age. Girls will stop growing about 1-2 years after menstruation begins, reaching their full adult height by age 14-15. Breasts and genitals are fully developed at the end of this stage.
- In this situation, Betty might have had menstruation early, that might also be the cause.
Betty, age 11, has always been several inches shorter than all of her classmates, and now...
Betty, age 11, has always been several inches shorter than all of her classmates, and now she seems to have stopped growing. What could be the cause? Could this be a genetic factor, explain?
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