Abnormally reduced somatic growth (dwarfism)can be a consequence of decreased hormone secretion from the
A) kidneys.
B) pancreas.
C) adrenal gland.
D) posterior pituitary gland.
E) anterior pituitary gland.

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The anterior pituitary gland secretes growth hormone which stimulates somatic growth. Therefore, decreased secretion from the anterior pituitary gland can result in abnormally reduced somatic growth or dwarfism.

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