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Acromegaly disease is related to which hormone? |
Thyroid stimulating hormone. Melanocyte stimulating hormone. Growth hormone. Follicle stimulating hormone. |
Growth hormone. |
The correct answer is Option (3) - Growth hormone. Over-secretion of GH stimulates abnormal growth of the body leading to gigantism and low secretion of GH results in stunted growth resulting in pituitary dwarfism. Excess secretion of growth hormone in adults especially in middle age can result in severe disfigurement (especially of the face) called Acromegaly, which may lead to serious complications, and premature death if unchecked. The disease is hard to diagnose early stages and often goes undetected for many years until changes in external features become noticeable. . |