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Hyposecretion of growth hormone causes

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Acromegaly
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Cretinism
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Dwarfism
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D
Myxoedema
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Solution

The correct option is C Dwarfism
A. Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that occurs due to over secretion of growth hormone in adults.
B. Cretinism is the retarded mental and physical development due to hypersecretion of thyroid hormones.
C. Dwarfism occurs due to hyposecretion of growth hormone during period of skeletal growth.
D. Myxoedema, known as Gull's disease, commonly occurs in adults due to deficiency of thyroid hormones after the physical and mental development is complete.
So, the correct answer is 'Dwarfism'.

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