A Karyotype Is Effective Only in Identifying Chromosomal Abnormalities

question 58

True/False

A karyotype is effective only in identifying chromosomal abnormalities.

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Definitions:

Growth Hormone

A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration.

Gigantism

A condition characterized by excessive growth and height significantly above average, due to an overproduction of growth hormone in childhood.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance by reducing urine production and increasing water reabsorption by the kidneys.

Posterior Pituitary

The rear portion of the pituitary gland, responsible for the storage and release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin, which play roles in water balance and childbirth respectively.