Overactivity of the anterior pituitary gland results in excessive secretions of growth hormone and which chronic condition?
A) acromegaly
B) spina bifida
C) cleft palate
D) osteomalacia

Question

​Overactivity of the anterior pituitary gland results in excessive secretions of growth hormone and which chronic condition?
A) ​acromegaly
B) ​spina bifida
C) ​cleft palate
D) ​osteomalacia

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Overactivity of the anterior pituitary gland leads to excessive secretion of growth hormone, which causes acromegaly - a chronic condition characterized by the enlargement of bones in the hands, feet, and face.

​Overactivity of the Anterior Pituitary Gland Results in Excessive Secretions

Overactivity of the Anterior Pituitary Gland Results in Excessive Secretions