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Control and Coordination — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceControl and Coordination1 Mark
MCQ
Hypersecretion of growth hormone causes
  • ✓
    Gigantism.
  • B
    Dwarfism.
  • C
    Sterility.
  • D
    Goiter.
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Answer

Correct option: A.
Gigantism.
Gigantism is a rare condition that causes abnormal growth in children. This change is most notable in terms of height, but girth is affected as well. It occurs when your child's pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone, which is also known as somatotropin.

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