Growth Hormone (GH)hypersecretion Causes Gigantism When It Begins in Childhood,but

question 70

Multiple Choice

Growth hormone (GH) hypersecretion causes gigantism when it begins in childhood,but it is more likely to cause __________ when it begins in adulthood.

• A) myxedema
• B) Graves disease
• C) Cushing syndrome
• D) goiter
• E) acromegaly

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Definitions:

Alarm Reaction Stage

The initial phase of the stress response, in which the body prepares to fight or flee from a threat.

General Adaptation Syndrome

Describes the body's short and long-term reactions to stress, incorporating the development of adaptation mechanisms to handle stress.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secretes hormones directly into the circulatory system to regulate the body's functions.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response, increasing heart rate and blood flow to muscles during stressful situations.