Which of the Following Hormonal Disorders Is Mismatched

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following hormonal disorders is mismatched?

• A) acromegaly-overproduction of GH in adult
• B) pituitary dwarf-too little GH produced during childhood
• C) Cushing syndrome-oversecretion of ACTH due to an adrenal cortex tumor
• D) diabetes-either the pancreas produces too much insulin or liver and muscle cells have too many receptors
• E) goiter-thyroid is unable to produce thyroxine due to too little iodine in diet

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