Which of the following hormones is mainly responsible for skeletal maturation?
Testosterone is a major factor responsible for the greater muscle mass and skeletal maturation. It has a myotrophic as well as androgenic (masculinization) action. Growth hormone increases skeletal and visceral growth. Insulin and thyroid hormones provide an additional stimulus for chondrocyte activity and growth of skeleton.
Testosterone
Estrogen
Growth hormone
Insulin
Male Reproductive System