If Too Much Growth Hormone Is Secreted at the Beginning

question 66

Multiple Choice

If too much growth hormone is secreted at the beginning of the growth period,it can cause

• A) giantism.
• B) dwarfism.
• C) virilism.
• D) acromegaly.

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