Question

Some diseases are given below. Fill the blanks with the name of the glands whose secretions are responsible for these diseases.

Acromegaly and _______

Answer 1

Acromegaly:

1. Acromegaly is a condition characterized by an abnormal thickness of the bones.
2. Growth hormone also called somatotropin is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
3. The over-production of the growth hormone causes conditions such as acromegaly (during adulthood) and gigantism (during childhood).

Final answer: Acromegaly and Pituitary