A Hypothalamic Tumor That Secretes Large Amounts of Somatostatin May

question 73

True/False

A hypothalamic tumor that secretes large amounts of somatostatin may cause dwarfism in a young child.

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Definitions:

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A medical condition primarily affecting premature infants characterized by difficulty breathing due to insufficient surfactant in the lungs.

Hyaline Membrane Disease

A respiratory disorder primarily in premature infants, characterized by difficulty breathing due to the formation of a glassy membrane in the lungs.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, characterized by physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and varying degrees of intellectual disability.

Developmental Lag

A delay in the acquisition of skills or knowledge, typically in comparison to normative developmental milestones.