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General Knowledge · Q216

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 216

Q216

What is the effect of oversecretion of hormone from pituitary gland?

A.
Increase growth in length
Answer
B.
Unbalanced development of body
C.
Body became curve
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
When the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormones the result is excessive growth, called acromegaly. The excessive growth occurs first in the hands and feet, as soft tissue begins to swell.