Enlargement of the Extremities Is Called

question 7

Multiple Choice

Enlargement of the extremities is called:

• A) gigantism.
• B) growth hormone deficiency.
• C) acromegaly.
• D) tetany.

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Definitions:

Metamorphic Rock

rock that has undergone transformation from an original form due to high pressure, high temperature, or both.

Shear Zones

Regions of the Earth's crust where deformation has occurred due to differential motion, often associated with the movement of tectonic plates.

Foliation

A geological feature that represents repetitive layering in metamorphic rocks caused by the reorientation of minerals under high pressure and temperature.

Lineation

Lineation in geology refers to any linear feature on the surface of a rock or within a rock mass, often created by the flow of the material or the alignment of minerals during deformation.