Hypersecretion of GH from pituitary in the adult causes a disease called
A
Gigantism
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B
Acromegaly
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C
Cushing's disease
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D
Addison's disease
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Solution
The correct option is B Acromegaly Hypersecretion of growth hormones or catastrophic hormone during adulthood causes acromegaly. Acromegaly patient has a gorilla like appearance with huge hands and legs.