Multiple choice

Which of the following conditions arises due to the deficiency of the growth hormone?

  1. gigantism

  2. cretinism

  3. dwarfism

  4. anaemia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dwarfism is the condition caused by deficiency of growth hormone (somatotropin) during childhood. Without adequate growth hormone, the body cannot grow to normal height. Gigantism results from excess growth hormone, cretinism from thyroid hormone deficiency, and anaemia from lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin - none of these are caused by growth hormone deficiency.

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