This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
Sho stature, secondary to growth hormone deficiency is associated with - 
Select and explain. 
A. Normal body propoion., B. Low bih weight, C. Normal epiphyseal development, D. Height age equal to skeletal age
A: Normal body propoion.
Answer: A: Normal body propoion. 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Normal body propoion Sho stature due to Human Growth hormone deficiency in characterized by ? 1. Ratio of upper to lower segment is normal. 2. Bone age or epiphyseal development in less than chronological age by about 2 years. 3. Children's are normal in height and weight at bih. 4. Delay in growth is usually observed after the age of one year. Bone age in less than the chronological age in - o Constitution delay in pubey. o Marked delayed in hypothyroidism and hypopituitarism. o Moderate delay in malnutrition and chronic illnesses. Bone age is advance than height age in o Down's syndromes Intrauterine infections o Turners syndrome