Which of the following is most commonly the cause of growth hormone deficiency?
a. injury
b. destruction of the anterior pituitary gland
c. infection or irradiation
d. idiopathic condition
D
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A Incorrect. Injury is not the most common cause of growth hormone deficiency.
B Incorrect. The destruction of the anterior pituitary gland is not the most common cause of growth hormone deficiency.
C Incorrect. Neither infection nor irradiation are the most common cause of growth hormone deficiency.
D Correct. In 75% of the children diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency (GHD), no cause for the dysfunction is found (idiopathic).
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