Hypersecretion of HGH That Causes Overgrowth of the Hands and Feet

question 5

Multiple Choice

Hypersecretion of hGH that causes overgrowth of the hands and feet, abnormal thickening of the bones of the face, and excessive overgrowth of soft tissue, occurring after puberty, is called

• A) acromegaly.
• B) gigantism.
• C) cretinism.
• D) all of the above.

Comprehend the relationship between metabolic rate and environmental temperature in mammals.

Grasp the significance of countercurrent heat exchange mechanisms in temperature regulation.

Recognize the importance of body fat and fur density in thermoregulation.

Understand the principle and limitations of evaporative cooling in animals.