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Human Endocrine System

Question

Acromegaly is caused by

Easy

A

Hyposecretion of growth hormone in children
B

Hypersecretion of growth hormone in children
C

Hyposecretion of growth hormone in adults
D

Hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults

Solution

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. The disease is hard to diagnose in the early stages and often goes undetected for many years until changes in external features become noticeable.

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