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A Boy Grew Rapidly and Reached a Height of 6'2

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A boy grew rapidly and reached a height of 6'2" by the time he was 13. He had normal body proportions and sexual development but had below normal mental cognition. Which of the following likely caused his condition?


A) An adrenal tumor that secretes androgens
B) Hypersecretion of testosterone
C) Elevated vitamin D synthesis
D) Hypersecretion of growth hormone
E) Hyposecretion of growth hormone

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