Post-puberty hypersecretion of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland:
A) Graves disease
B) Diabetes mellitus
C) Cushing syndrome
D) Acromegaly
E) Myxedema

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Post-puberty hypersecretion of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland causes acromegaly, which is characterized by enlargement of extremities, facial bones and soft tissues, and organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys. Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that leads to hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus is a disorder of glucose metabolism, Cushing syndrome is caused by excess cortisol production, and myxedema is a term used to describe severe hypothyroidism.

Post-Puberty Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone from the Anterior Pituitary Gland