A Condition Brought About by Hypersecretion of the Pituitary Growth

question 39

Multiple Choice

A condition brought about by hypersecretion of the pituitary growth hormone is

• A)goiter.
• B)ketoacidosis.
• C)gigantism.
• D)tetany.

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