NEET Biology question

A ten year old child, in whom anterior pituitary function is deficient, is likely to

(A)Develop acromegaly
(B)Be short stature but have relatively normal body proportionsCorrect
(C)Be in constant danger of becoming dehydrated
(D)Have a high basal metabolic rate

Answer: (B)

Solution

Acromegaly results from growth hormone excess in adults, not deficiency, ruling out (a); dehydration risk is linked to ADH deficiency (diabetes insipidus), not GH deficiency, ruling out (c); a high BMR is linked to excess thyroid hormone, not GH

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