Pre-Puberty Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone Results in Gigantism

question 41

True/False

Pre-puberty hypersecretion of growth hormone results in gigantism.

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Definitions:

Soft-Bodied Invertebrates

Invertebrate animals that lack a rigid skeletal structure, including organisms such as slugs, worms, and jellyfish.

Slimy Mucus

A thick, slippery secretion produced by mucus membranes to protect and lubricate surfaces.

Hagfish

Jawless marine fish known for their ability to produce a large amount of slime or mucus when disturbed.

Swim Bladder

Of many ray-finned fishes, a gas-filled organ that adjusts buoyancy.