Hypersecretion of HGH from the Anterior Pituitary During Childhood, Leading

question 86

Multiple Choice

Hypersecretion of hGH from the anterior pituitary during childhood, leading to excessive growth, is

• A) GHD.
• B) gigantism.
• C) diabetes insipidus.
• D) Simmonds disease.

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Definitions:

Range of Motion

The complete range of motion accessible within a joint, often defined by its capacity for bending and straightening.

Isometric

Pertaining to muscle contractions where tension is developed without changing the length of the muscle.

Passive

Exhibiting or characterized by non-resistance or submission to external forces or influences.

Electromyography

A diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them (motor neurons) by recording the electrical activity.