Which of the following statement(s) about growth hormone (GH) is/are correct?
Which of the following statement(s) about growth hormone (GH) is/are correct?
The correct options are
A Excess growth hormone can affect both adults and children
B The production of growth hormone is stimulated by GH-RH from the hypothalamus
C Deficiency of growth hormone in children causes dwarfism
The production of growth hormone is stimulated by GH-RH from the hypothalamus. It is responsible for stimulating the growth of the entire body. Deficiency of growth hormone has different effects depending on the age of the person. At a younger age, deficiency of this hormone results in dwarfism and excess of growth hormone causes gigantism. Excess of growth hormone leads to excessive linear growth, causing the individual to be very tall, with abnormally large hands and feet and coarse facial features including a prominent forehead and jaw.
A
Excess growth hormone can affect both adults and children
B
The production of growth hormone is stimulated by GH-RH from the hypothalamus
C
Deficiency of growth hormone in children causes dwarfism
The production of growth hormone is stimulated by GH-RH from the hypothalamus. It is responsible for stimulating the growth of the entire body. Deficiency of growth hormone has different effects depending on the age of the person. At a younger age, deficiency of this hormone results in dwarfism and excess of growth hormone causes gigantism. Excess of growth hormone leads to excessive linear growth, causing the individual to be very tall, with abnormally large hands and feet and coarse facial features including a prominent forehead and jaw.
