NEET Biology question

Gigantism and acromegaly are due to

(A)Hypothyroidism
(B)Hyperthyroidism
(C)Hypopituitarism
(D)HyperpituitarismCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Thyroid dysfunction (hypo- or hyperthyroidism) causes conditions such as myxoedema or thyrotoxicosis, not gigantism/acromegaly; hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary output) causes dwarfism, the opposite of gigantism. Gigantism

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