Hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood and puberty results in ________
A) acromegaly
B) dwarfism
C) gigantism
D) diabetes insipidus
B
Explanation: A) Acromegaly results from hypersecretion of growth hormone during adulthood.
B) Correct!
C) Gigantism results from hypersecretion of growth hormone during childhood and puberty.
D) Diabetes insipidus is related to the antidiuretic hormone, not growth hormone.
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