Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

When the pituitary gland malfunctions, it can boost or reduce the amount of growth hormone in a growing child's body, resulting in gigantism or dwarfism.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The pituitary gland regulates growth hormone production. In children, excessive growth hormone causes gigantism, while insufficient production leads to dwarfism. This demonstrates the pituitary's critical role in growth and development.

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