Question

Write the cause of gigantism.

Answer 1

Gigantism:

1. The condition where children show abnormal body growth resulting in an abnormal increase is known as gigantism.
2. This condition is caused by the excess release of the growth hormone.
3. The growth hormone or somatotropin is released by the anterior region of the pituitary gland to promote growth.

Therefore, the cause of gigantism is the oversecretion of growth hormone.