Gigantism and Dwarfism Result from Improper Secretion of Growth Hormone

question 72

Multiple Choice

Gigantism and dwarfism result from improper secretion of growth hormone from the

• A) pituitary gland.
• B) adrenal gland.
• C) thyroid gland.
• D) pancreatic gland.
• E) thymus gland.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Stages

A theory proposed by Erikson that outlines eight developmental stages, each characterized by a specific crisis that individuals must resolve to develop healthy personalities.

Generativity

A concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, often seen as a stage in psychosocial development.

Erikson

Erik Erikson, a psychoanalyst known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings across eight stages of life.

Interdependent

A mutual dependence between things or people, where each is reliant on the other for certain demands or needs.