Question

Acromegaly is due to hypersecretion of hormone from

• A. Neurohypophysis
• B. Adenohypophysis
• C. Pars intermedialis
• D. Cells of Leydig

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Adenohypophysis

Acromegaly is a disorder which occurs due to hypersecretion of growth hormone after the physical development of body is complete. There is abnormal thickening of bones and soft tissues. The frontal bone gets enlarged and thickened which gives a gorilla like appearance to the person. Growth hormone is secreted from the anterior lobe of pituitary gland which is part of adenohypophysis.

So, the correct answer is 'Adenohypophysis'.