Growth Hormone (GH)hypersecretion Causes Gigantism When It Begins in Childhood,but

question 70

Multiple Choice

Growth hormone (GH) hypersecretion causes gigantism when it begins in childhood,but it is more likely to cause __________ when it begins in adulthood.

• A) myxedema
• B) Graves disease
• C) Cushing syndrome
• D) goiter
• E) acromegaly

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Definitions:

Lone-Parent Families

Households headed by a single parent, who is responsible for raising children without the assistance of the other parent.

Married Families

Families where the primary adult members are legally married to each other, typically involving shared living arrangements and responsibilities.

Common-Law Families

Families formed by couples who live together without being legally married but are recognized as having a similar status to married couples for legal and social purposes.

Blended Families

Family consisted of a couple and their children from previous relationships with or without children from current relationship.