Which of the Following Conditions Develops from an Overproduction of Growth

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions develops from an overproduction of growth hormone in a child?

• A)dwarfism
• B)congenital hypothyroidism
• C)acromegaly
• D)gigantism

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