Directions : In the following question more than one of the answers given may be correct. Select the correct answer and mark it according to the code:
Excessive secretion of somatotropin leads to a disorder called (1) giantism (2) acromegaly (3) cretinism (4) Addison's diseaseA) 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
B) 1 and 2 are correct.
C) 2 and 4 are correct.
D) 1 and 3 are correct.
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Somatotropin or growth hormone is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Gigantism is caused by excess of growth hormone from early age. It is characterized by large and well proportion body. Acromegaly is caused by excess of growth hormone after adult size is reached. It is characterized by disproportionate increase in size of bones of face, hands and feet.
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