Excess secretion of which hormone causes a person to become a giant?

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Growth hormone (GH):
Growth hormone produced mainly in the pituitary gland controls the physical growth of the body.
Gigantism:
Excess secretion of Growth hormone leads to gigantism in childhood
The person with gigantism has a tall stature and increased growth of body parts and other facial features.

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Excess secretion of which hormone causes a person to become a giant?

Growth hormone (GH):Growth hormone produced mainly in the pituitary gland controls the physical growth of the body. Gigantism:Excess secretion of Growth hormone leads to gigantism in childhoodThe person with gigantism has a tall stature and increased growth of body parts and other facial features.