1. Could it be possible that JR’s large body structure is merely due to family genetics?
Yes it is possible but very unlikely do to the fact that no one in his family is taller then 5'10.
2. Should JR’s parents take their son to the hospital due to his abnormal characteristics?
If they are concerned enough then they should do what feels like, but it could also be that JR in generally a big guy, and it has nothing to do with any major health problems.
3. Is it sensible to assume that JR’s abnormalities are due to Hormone deficiencies?
Yes, because it is abnormal for someone his age to be this big, so it is likely that there is something wrong with his hormone levels.
4. What would a doctor have to do to find out if JR has an excess amount of hormones?
Blood test
5. What part of the brain produces the majority of hormones in our bodies?
Hypothalamus
6. Which lobe of the brain is the hypothalamus found in?
Frontal Lobe.
7. How many lobes are in the brain, and what are they called?
Four and they are called Frontal lobe, Occipital lobe, Parietal lobe and the Temporal lobe.
Yes it is possible but very unlikely do to the fact that no one in his family is taller then 5'10.
2. Should JR’s parents take their son to the hospital due to his abnormal characteristics?
If they are concerned enough then they should do what feels like, but it could also be that JR in generally a big guy, and it has nothing to do with any major health problems.
3. Is it sensible to assume that JR’s abnormalities are due to Hormone deficiencies?
Yes, because it is abnormal for someone his age to be this big, so it is likely that there is something wrong with his hormone levels.
4. What would a doctor have to do to find out if JR has an excess amount of hormones?
Blood test
5. What part of the brain produces the majority of hormones in our bodies?
Hypothalamus
6. Which lobe of the brain is the hypothalamus found in?
Frontal Lobe.
7. How many lobes are in the brain, and what are they called?
Four and they are called Frontal lobe, Occipital lobe, Parietal lobe and the Temporal lobe.