Excessive Secretion of Growth Hormone in Children Can Lead to Gigantism

question 14

Multiple Choice

Excessive secretion of growth hormone in children can lead to gigantism, whereas it can lead to _____ in adults if secreted after maturity.

• A) acromegaly
• B) cretinism
• C) dwarfism
• D) myxedema

Understand the differences between eruption columns and pyroclastic flows.

Identify evidence of recent and ancient volcanic activity.

Be familiar with the types of materials erupted by volcanoes.

Recognize the common types of volcanoes.

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