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Robert Wadlow, the world's tallest man showed abnormal growth of bone tissue resulting in extra-long legs and arms. What is the probable cause of this condition ?

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None of these

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Over secretion of growth hormone

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No secretion of growth hormone

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Low secretion of growth hormone

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The correct option is B
Over secretion of growth hormone

The correct answer is option A: Over secretion of growth hormone

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