Hypersecretion of GH that causes overgrowth of the hands and feet, abnormal thickening of the bones of the face, and excessive overgrowth of soft tissue, occurring in adulthood, is called ________.
A)Acromegaly
B)Gigantism
C)Dwarfism
D)All of the above

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Acromegaly is the hypersecretion of GH that causes overgrowth of the hands and feet, abnormal thickening of the bones of the face, and excessive overgrowth of soft tissue, occurring in adulthood. Gigantism is a similar condition, but it occurs before puberty leading to excessive height. Dwarfism is a condition resulting from deficient GH secretion causing stunted growth. Therefore, choice A, acromegaly, is the correct answer in this case.

Hypersecretion of GH That Causes Overgrowth of the Hands and Feet