Question

Acromegaly is characterized by

• A. Dwarfism
• B. Extra growth in height
• C. Extra growth in hands, feet and lower jaw
• D. Small hands, feet and face

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Extra growth in hands, feet and lower jaw

Acromegaly is a disorder that occurs in adults due to hypersecretion of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary, after the physical development of body is complete. There is abnormal thickening of bones and soft tissues as well. Forehead, nose and jaw also get enlarged. The frontal bone gets enlarged and protruded due to which affected person has gorilla like appearance. Extra growth of bones may occur in hands and feet also.

So, the correct answer is 'Extra growth in hands, feet and lower jaw'.