Which is most likely a result of hypersecretion of growth hormone?

A. Dwarfism
B. Increased secretion of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)
C. Decreased plasma concentration of IGF-I 
D. Decreased secretion of somatostatin
E. Acromegaly


Answer: E

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