The disorder shown in one of the identical twins seen in this figure is due to a hypersecretion of hormones by which endocrine gland?

A)Thyroid gland
B)Pineal gland
C)Parathyroid gland
D)Pituitary gland
E)Pancreas

Question

The disorder shown in one of the identical twins seen in this figure is due to a hypersecretion of hormones by which endocrine gland?

A)Thyroid gland 
B)Pineal gland 
C)Parathyroid gland 
D)Pituitary gland 
E)Pancreas

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The disorder shown in one of the identical twins is most likely related to a hypersecretion of hormones by the pituitary gland, as it is the master gland that controls the secretion of hormones by most other endocrine glands in the body. The thyroid gland, pineal gland, parathyroid gland, and pancreas can also produce hormonally-related disorders, but they are less likely to be the cause of the disorder shown in the figure.

The Disorder Shown in One of the Identical Twins Seen