Insufficient production of growth hormone leads to , whereas excess production of it leads to .

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Solution

The correct option is C dwarfism
•Dwarfism is a condition in which individuals have stunted growth. This is a result of insufficient secretion of growth hormone during childhood.

•Excess secretion of growth hormone results in a condition known as gigantism, and this leads to individuals having more than normal height.

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