Dwarfism results due to

Excess secretion of thyroxine

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Lower secretion of growth hormone

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Higher secretion of growth hormone

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Hypo secretion of adrenaline

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Solution

The correct option is D Lower secretion of growth hormone
Dwarfism is caused by underproduction of Somatotropins, also known as growth hormone, in childhood and is characterized by perfect proportions but small stature. This makes option B correct.

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Dwarfism results due to :

(a) excessive secretion of thyroxine hormone

(b) excessive secretion of growth hormone

(d) less secretion of growth hormone

Question 27
Dwarfism results due to:

(a) Excess secretion of thyroxin
(b) Less secretion of growth hormone
(c) Less secretion of adrenaline
(d) Excess secretion of growth hormone

Q. Excess secretion of growth hormone leads to dwarfism.

Question 27
Dwarfism results due to:

(a) Excess secretion of thyroxin
(b) Less secretion of growth hormone
(c) Less secretion of adrenaline
(d) Excess secretion of growth hormone

Dwarfism occurs when there is: 1. Over secretion of growth hormone II. Under secretion of growth hormone III. Over secretion of somatostatin IV. Under secretion of somatostatin.

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Dwarfism results due to

The correct option is D Lower secretion of growth hormoneDwarfism is caused by underproduction of Somatotropins, also known as growth hormone, in childhood and is characterized by perfect proportions but small stature. This makes option B correct.

The correct option is D Lower secretion of growth hormone
Dwarfism is caused by underproduction of Somatotropins, also known as growth hormone, in childhood and is characterized by perfect proportions but small stature. This makes option B correct.