Hypersecretion of growth hormone by pituitary results in __________.

dwarfism

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gigantism

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cretinism

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myxedema

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Solution

The correct option is B gigantism
Growth Hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland and it regulates the height of a person. Hypersecretion of growth hormone in childhood and adolescence causes gigantism which is characterized abnormal increase in height of a person. Whereas hyposecretion of this hormone results in dwarfism.

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