Regarding Growth Problems,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 116

Multiple Choice

Regarding growth problems,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Growth disorders,such as giantism and acromegaly,result from oversecretion of the pineal gland.
• B)Individuals with hypopituitary dwarfism are perfectly proportioned,but tiny.
• C)Regular injections of growth hormone can raise a hypopituitary child's height by several inches,usually to the short side of average.
• D)Acromegaly produces prominent facial features,which some people have used as a basis for careers as character actors and wrestlers.

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