Dwarfism Can Be Caused by

question 77

Multiple Choice

Dwarfism can be caused by

• A) hypersecretion of ACTH.
• B) hyposecretion of ACTH.
• C) hypersecretion of growth hormone.
• D) hyposecretion of growth hormone.

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