Multiple choice general knowledge

Excessive secretion from the pituitary gland in the children results in?

  1. Retarded growth

  2. Weakening of bones

  3. Increased height

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland during childhood causes gigantism, resulting in significantly increased height. In adults, this causes acromegaly (bone thickening), but in children, it leads to abnormal vertical growth.

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