What Condition Results from Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in Skeletally

question 15

Multiple Choice

What condition results from hypersecretion of growth hormone in skeletally immature patients?

• A) Acromegaly
• B) Cushing syndrome
• C) Hypoparathyroidism
• D) Giantism

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