Which of the following conditions is characterized by an enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities?
A) dwarfism
B) congenital hypothyroidism
C) acromegaly
D) gigantism
C) acromegaly
Acromegaly is an enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities after the
growth plates have closed. Dwarfism is an abnormally short height. Congenital hypothyroidism
is a lack of thyroid hormones that may result in arrested physical and mental development.
Gigantism is excessive development of the body in a child or adolescent.
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