Excessive secretion of growth hormone can lead to

Obesity

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Keratomalacia

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Gigantism

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Solution

The correct option is D Gigantism
Growth hormone is produced by the anterior pituitary gland, the front section of the gland.
The growth hormone is given to children with pituitary dwarfism (short stature due to under function of the anterior pituitary) to help them grow.
Excessive growth hormone production in children can lead to gigantism, and in adults, it can lead to acromegaly.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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Q. Excess secretion of growth hormone leads to dwarfism.

Dwarfism results due to :

(a) excessive secretion of thyroxine hormone

(b) excessive secretion of growth hormone

(d) less secretion of growth hormone

Q. Excess secretion of growth hormone in adults leads to

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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

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