Which are major classifications of deficiencies in growth hormone secretion? (Select all that apply.)
A) Increased IGF-1
B) Decreased GH secretion
C) Defective GH action
D) Decreased IGG secretion
E) Defective IGF-1 generation

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Deficiencies in GH secretion can be classified into several major categories: (1)decreased GH secretion,(2)defective GH action (structurally abnormal GH or defective GH receptor),and (3)defective IGF-1 (somatomedin)generation.Increased IGF-1 is not a classification of growth hormone deficiency.IGG secretion is not related to growth hormone deficiency.

Which Are Major Classifications of Deficiencies in Growth Hormone Secretion