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Hypersecretion of GH from pituitary in the adult causes a
disease called

A
Gigantism
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Acromegaly
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Cushing's disease
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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.

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