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Hypersecretion of growth hormone in adult humans causes

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a

dwarfism

b

gigantism

c

Simmond’s disease

d

acromegaly

answer is B.

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Excess secretion of growth hormone in adults especially in middle age can result in severe disfigurement (especially of the face) called acromegaly, which may lead to serious complications, and premature death if unchecked.


Hyposecretion of growth hormone in adults causes Simmond’s disease.
 

Hypersecretion of growth hormone in children causes gigantism.
 

Hyposecretion of growth hormone in children causes dwarfism

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