Hypersecretion of the Growth Hormone During Adulthood Causes

question 285

Multiple Choice

Hypersecretion of the growth hormone during adulthood causes:

• A)gigantism.
• B)Cushing's syndrome.
• C)myxedema.
• D)acromegaly.

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