Accelerated closure of the epiphyseal plates could be caused by
A) elevated levels of estrogen.
B) too little thyroxine.
C) high levels of vitamin D.
D) too much calcium in the diet.
E) an excess of growth hormone.

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Elevated levels of estrogen can lead to the accelerated closure of the epiphyseal plates, as estrogen promotes the maturation and eventual fusion of these growth plates.

Accelerated Closure of the Epiphyseal Plates Could Be Caused by