Which of the following hormones is mainly responsible for skeletal maturation?
Correct Answer: Testosterone
Description: 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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