Figure 34.5 -What Is the Most Likely Cause of the Excessive Growth

question 7

Multiple Choice

Figure 34.5

-What is the most likely cause of the excessive growth exhibited by the person in the center of the accompanying figure?  

• A) Pituitary tumor
• B) Lack of GH receptor response
• C) Low levels of rhGH
• D) Cretinism
• E) Laron syndrome

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Depreciation Expense

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