Hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults may result in:

A) acromegaly.
B) gigantism.
C) dwarfism.
D) congenital defects.


A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) Gigantism needs growth hormone hypersecretion during childhood.
C) Dwarfism is hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood.
D) Congenital defects occur before or during birth.

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