Question

Acromegaly is due to hypersecretion of

• A. GH in children
• B. GH after adolescence
• C. ACTH
• D. Thyroid in adults

Answer 1

The correct option is B

GH after adolescence

The correct option is B:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized gland present just below the hypothalamus that secretes growth hormones.
2. Growth hormone is a peptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates the growth of all tissues in the body.
3. Acromegaly is caused due to hypersecretion of growth hormone after adolescence.
4. Enlargement of hand, feet, and jaws are due to acromegaly in adults that gives a man a gorilla-like appearance.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) in children leads to gigantism.

Option C:

Hypersecretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) leads to Cushing's disease.

Option D:

Hypersecretion of thyroid hormones in adults leads to Grave's disease or exophthalmic goitre.

Final answer: Acromegaly is due to the hyper-secretion of growth hormone (GH) after adolescence.