Asked by tatiana vayserberg on May 12, 2024
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Pituitary dwarfism is caused by
A) hypersecretion of thyroxine during childhood.
B) hyposecretion of thyroxine during childhood.
C) hypersecretion of growth hormone during childhood.
D) hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood.
E) hypersecretion of epinephrine during childhood.
Pituitary Dwarfism
A condition characterized by abnormally short stature caused by insufficient production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland.
Hyposecretion
Abnormally reduced output of a secreted material. Compare with hypersecretion.
Growth Hormone
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.
- Identify the roles and functions of various hormones within the human physiology.
- Understand the origins and impacts of widespread hormonal disturbances.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the roles and functions of various hormones within the human physiology.
- Understand the origins and impacts of widespread hormonal disturbances.
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