Question

Disease caused by hypoactivity of anterior pituitary gland is

• A. Dwarfism
• B. Gigantism
• C. Acromegaly
• D. Cushing disease

Answer 1

The correct option is A Dwarfism

A. Dwarfism is low secretion of growth hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland before puberty. It leads to stunted growth due to premature stoppage of body growth.

B. Gigantism is over secretion of growth hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland before puberty. It leads to extra ordinary growth in height caused by abnormal elongation of bones.

C. Acromegaly is over secretion of growth hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland after puberty. It leads to enlargement of hands, feet, jaws and ears.

D. Cushing disease is tumour of the adrenal cortex of adrenal gland which secretes too much cortisol.

So, the correct answer is 'Dwarfism'.