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Identify the gland in the picture. What happens if its secretion is beyond required level in the body?

A

Dwarfism

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Goiter

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C

Sterility

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D

Gigantism

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Solution

The correct option is D
Gigantism

Pituitary gland is located at the base of brain. Its hyper secretion leads to Gigantism (excess growth of bones and muscles after puberty)

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