Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone After the Epiphyseal Plates Closes Causes

question 75

Multiple Choice

Hypersecretion of growth hormone after the epiphyseal plates closes causes a disorder known as:

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

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