Acromegaly is caused by : -

Excess of Growth hormone

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Excess of Thyroxin

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Deficiency of Thyroxin

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Excess of Adrenalin

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Solution

The correct option is A Excess of Growth hormone
Acromegaly is a rare condition that results from excessive growth hormone in the body. It is usually due to a pituitary gland tumour, known as a pituitary adenoma. Growth hormone (GH) is normally produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. Excessive amounts can result if a tumour develops in the gland.
So the correct option is A.

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