If excessive growth hormone secretion occurs during adulthood,the result is called ____.

A) Laron syndrome
B) gigantism
C) dwarfism
D) acromegaly
E) rhGH

Question

If excessive growth hormone secretion occurs during adulthood,the result is called ____.
 
A) Laron syndrome
B) gigantism
C) dwarfism
D) acromegaly
E) rhGH

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Excessive growth hormone secretion during adulthood leads to acromegaly, characterized by the enlargement of bones in the face, hands, and feet, rather than increased height, which is seen in gigantism when the excessive secretion occurs before the closure of the growth plates in childhood.

If Excessive Growth Hormone Secretion Occurs During Adulthood,the Result Is