NEET 2002 Biology question

Acromegaly is caused by : -

(1)Excess of S.T.H.Correct
(2)Excess of Thyroxin
(3)Deficiency of Thyroxin
(4)Excess of Adrenalin

Answer: (1)

Solution

Acromegaly is the enlargement of the hands, feet, jaw and facial bones caused by excess secretion of somatotropic (growth) hormone (STH/GH) in adults, after the epiphyseal plates have closed (gigantism is the

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