A condition that can result if hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) occurs after epiphyseal closure is:
A)Dwarfism.
B)Acromegaly.
C)Gigantism.
D)Cretinism.

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Excess GH after closure of the epiphyseal plates results in acromegaly. Dwarfism is the condition of being abnormally small. Gigantism occurs when there is hypersecretion of GH before the closure of the epiphyseal plates. Cretinism is associated with hypothyroidism.

A Condition That Can Result If Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone