What happens due to the inappropriate secretion of growth hormone in an individual's body?

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Over secretion leads to a condition called GIGANTISM ( abnormal body growth)
Under secretion leads to a condition called DWARFISM.

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What happens due to the inappropriate secretion of growth hormone in an individual's body?

Dear Student Over secretion leads to a condition called GIGANTISM ( abnormal body growth) Under secretion leads to a condition called DWARFISM. Regards

Dear Student

Over secretion leads to a condition called GIGANTISM ( abnormal body growth)
Under secretion leads to a condition called DWARFISM.

Regards