Dwarfism results due to deficiency of which hormone?

Follicle stimulating hormone

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Gonadotropin releasing hormone

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Growth hormone

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Thyroxin

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Solution

The correct option is C Growth hormone
Growth hormone(GH) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
Over-secretion of GH stimulates abnormal growth of the body leading to gigantism and low secretion of GH results in stunted growth resulting in dwarfism.
Symptoms include Shortened arms and legs, A short neck, Broad, rounded chest, Slightly flattened cheekbones, slow growth pattern and unusually small stature (below average height).
Hence Dwarfism results due to deficiency of Growth hormone.
So, the correct answer is 'Growth hormone'.

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