Growth of bones is controlled by a symphony of hormones. Which hormone is important for bone growth during?

Growth of bones is controlled by a symphony of hormones. Which hormone is important for bone growth during?

infancy and childhood?

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1. Growth hormone.
2. Growth Hormone
   
   The amount and pattern of growth hormone secretion change throughout life. Basal levels are highest in early childhood. The amplitude and frequency of peaks is greatest during the pubertal growth spurt. Healthy children and adolescents average about 8 peaks per 24 hours. Adults average about 5 peaks. Basal levels and the frequency and amplitude of peaks decline throughout adult life.
3. c. somatedins
   
4. a. growth hormone
   
5. b. thyroid hormone
   
6. d. prolactin