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What Is a Condition That Can Result If Hypersecretion of Growth

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What is a condition that can result if hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) occurs after epiphyseal closure?


Definitions:

Estradiol

A major estrogen sex hormone involved in the regulation of reproductive and sexual functions.

Hormonal Stress Theory

The hypothesis suggesting that stress responses are mediated by hormones, particularly those secreted by the adrenal glands, affecting the body's ability to deal with stressors.

Chronic Stress

A state of ongoing and continuous stress that can negatively affect an individual's physical and mental health over time.

Immune-System Functioning

The processes and activities through which the immune system protects the body from infections, diseases, and other foreign substances.

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