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Question
Mention which of the statements are true (T) and which are false (F). Give reason in support of your answer.
Gigantism and dwarfirm in humans basically depend on the qualtity and quantity of the food eaten during early growing age.
Options
True
False
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Solution
True
Reason- Gigantism and dwarfism are controlled by the growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Growth hormone is much more active in children for their normal body growth along with which necessary substance required for the synthesis of growth hormone need to be consumed.
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