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Gigantism and acromegaly are due to deficiency of
Gigantism and acromegaly are due to deficiency of
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The correct option is C STH
- Growth hormone STH(somatotropic hormone) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
- Oversecretion of STH during childhood stimulated abnormal growth of body called Gigantism.
- Oversecretion of STH during Adulthood stimulated abnormal growth of body called Acromegaly. Symptoms include enlargement of the face, hands, and feet.
- Hence Gigantism and acromegaly are due to deficiency of STH.
- So, the correct answer is 'STH'.
- Growth hormone STH(somatotropic hormone) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
- Oversecretion of STH during childhood stimulated abnormal growth of body called Gigantism.
- Oversecretion of STH during Adulthood stimulated abnormal growth of body called Acromegaly. Symptoms include enlargement of the face, hands, and feet.
- Hence Gigantism and acromegaly are due to deficiency of STH.
- So, the correct answer is 'STH'.
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