A gorilla like man has huge hands and legs. This is due to the abnormal secretion of

Pituitary FSH

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Pituitary GH

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The correct option is C Pituitary GH
Excessive secretion of pituitary growth hormone after puberty leads to acromegaly disease in which huge enlargement of hand and feet with bowing of spine gives a gorilla like appearance.

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Dramatic changes of body features associated with puberty are mainly due to the secretion of

(a) estrogen from testes and testosterone from the ovary
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A gorilla like man has huge hands and legs. This is due to the abnormal secretion of

The correct option is C Pituitary GHExcessive secretion of pituitary growth hormone after puberty leads to acromegaly disease in which huge enlargement of hand and feet with bowing of spine gives a gorilla like appearance.

The correct option is C Pituitary GH
Excessive secretion of pituitary growth hormone after puberty leads to acromegaly disease in which huge enlargement of hand and feet with bowing of spine gives a gorilla like appearance.