Which of the following is caused because of the excess secretion of the GH?

(1) Gigantism

(2) Acromegaly

(3) Dwarfism

(4) Both 1 and 2

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A hormonal disorder that develops when pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood is known as:
1. cretinism
2. gigantism
3. Conn’s syndrome
4. Acromegaly

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Given ahead is an incomplete table about certain hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each on the body in humans. Identify the correct option for the three blanks A, B and C.

Gland

Secretion

Effect on body

A

 

Alpha cells of islets of     Langerhans

Anterior pituitary

Oestrogen

 

B


C

Maintenance of secondary sexual characters

Raises blood sugar level

Over secretion leads to gigantism

Options :

      A                B                 C

1. Placenta  Insulin         Vasopressin
2. Ovary     Insulin         Calcitonin      
3. Placenta  Glucagon     Calcitonin
4. Ovary     Glucagon     Growth hormone

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