Question

Name the medical condition from the listed characteristics.

1. The increase in bone size in the face, jaws and fingers.
2. Excessive production of somatotropin during adulthood.

• A. Acromegaly
• B. Gigantism
• C. Dwarfism
• D. Myxoedema

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a condition caused when the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood. As a result, bones increase in size, including those of hands, feet and face. If the production of this hormone during the growth phase is less, it leads to the condition called dwarfism and if the production is more during the growth phase, it leads to gigantism.

Myxoedema is a condition caused due to the lack of thyroxine in adults.