Which of the following conditions develops from an overproduction of growth hormone in a child?
A) dwarfism
B) congenital hypothyroidism
C) acromegaly
D) gigantism
D) gigantism
Gigantism develops from an overproduction of growth hormone in a child.
Dwarfism may be a result of underproduction of growth hormone. Congenital hypothyroidism is
from a lack of thyroid hormones. Acromegaly is caused by excessive growth hormone after the
growth plates have closed.
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