Overproduction of growth hormone in adults may result in:
A) acromegaly.
B) thyrotoxicosis.
C) dwarfism.
D) endemic goiter.
A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Thyrotoxicosis is caused by an acute oversecretion of thyroid hormones.
C) Dwarfism is not necessarily caused by any specific disease or disorder; it can simply be a naturally occurring consequence of a person's genetic makeup.
D) A deficiency of dietary iodine causes endemic goiter.
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