Which Is Most Likely a Result of Hypersecretion of Growth

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which is most likely a result of hypersecretion of growth hormone?

• A) acromegaly
• B) dwarfism
• C) decreased plasma concentration of IGF-I
• D) decreased secretion of somatostatin
• E) increased secretion of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)

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Definitions:

Incus

An anvil-shaped small bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the malleus to the stapes.

Scala Tympani

A coiled, fluid-filled tube within the inner ear, part of the cochlea, that transmits sound vibrations to the auditory nerve.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound.

Tectorial Membrane

A structure located within the spine that provides stability by connecting the atlas to the axis, which are the first two cervical vertebrae.