Question

Differentiate between the following pairs:

Acromegaly and myxoedema.

Answer 1

1. Hypersecretion of growth hormones by the pituitary gland in adults causes a condition of enlargement of the face, hands, and feet referred to as Acromegaly.
2. Myxoedema is a condition characterized by swelling of the skin and underlying tissue, weight gain, mental dullness, and sensitivity to cold caused by hypothyroidism.

	Acromegaly	Myxoedema
1	It occurs due to the pituitary gland malfunction.	It occurs due to malfunctioning of thyroid gland.
2	It is a hyperactivity disorder of pituitary gland.	It is a hypoactivity disorder of the thyroid gland.
3	It is characterized by enlarged facial, hand, and limb bones.	It is characterized by swelling of skin and underlying tissues.