Acromegaly Is the Result of Excessive Secretion of ____ by Adults.​

question 82

Multiple Choice

Acromegaly is the result of excessive secretion of ____ by adults.​

• A) ​mineralocorticoid
• B) ​glucocorticoid
• C) ​thyroxine
• D) ​testosterone
• E) ​growth hormone

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Definitions:

Penfield

Refers to Wilder Penfield, a neurosurgeon whose pioneering work in the mid-20th century greatly advanced the understanding of neurological localization of brain functions.

Motor Cortex

The cerebral cortex segment involved in organizing, managing, and executing movements done on purpose.

Anterior Corticospinal Tracts

Nerve pathways that travel from the brain through the spinal cord, involved in the voluntary movement of muscles.

Lateral Corticospinal Tracts

Nerve pathways that run from the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord, involved in voluntary movement control.