What disorder is caused by an oversecretion of growth hormone during childhood?
A) Acromegaly
B) Gigantism
C) Exophthalmia
D) Hyperlipidemia

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Gigantism is caused by an oversecretion of growth hormone during childhood, leading to excessive growth and height due to the growth plates in the bones not yet being closed. Acromegaly occurs when the oversecretion happens in adulthood, after the growth plates have closed, leading to enlargement of the extremities and other symptoms.

What Disorder Is Caused by an Oversecretion of Growth Hormone