Question

Bea asks Mrs. Zink, "When someone stops growing taller, does thier body still make HGH?" What is Mrs. Zink's MOST likely response?"
A. "No, and once it metabolizes out of the body it is gone forever."
B. "No, but the body can start making it again if needed."
C. "Yes, but it works to regulate the body's metabolism instead of growth."
D. "Yes, and it focuses on keeping internal organs functioning optimally."

Answer 1

C. Yes — adults still make HGH (from the anterior pituitary), but its main roles shift from driving height growth to regulating metabolism, body composition, bone maintenance and tissue repair.