​Overactivity of the Anterior Pituitary Gland Results in Excessive Secretions

question 25

Multiple Choice

​Overactivity of the anterior pituitary gland results in excessive secretions of growth hormone and which chronic condition?

• A) ​acromegaly
• B) ​spina bifida
• C) ​cleft palate
• D) ​osteomalacia

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