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:

Optimal Time

The most favorable or ideal time for achieving the best results or maximum efficiency in a given task or process.

Unchangeable Timetable

A schedule or plan that cannot be altered or modified.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure responsible for converting sound waves into nerve impulses.

Middle Ear

The portion of the ear internal to the eardrum and external to the inner ear, containing three small bones that transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear.