Acromegaly is caused by (a) excess of STH (b) excess of thyroxin (c) deficiency of thyroxin (d) excess of adrenaline

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Acromegaly is caused by (a) excess of STH (b) excess of thyroxin (c) deficiency of thyroxin (d) excess of adrenaline

Acromegaly is caused by

(a) excess of STH

(b) excess of thyroxin

(c) deficiency of thyroxin

(d) excess of adrenaline

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

The correct option is (a) excess of STH.

Explanation:

Hypersecretion of growth hormone (somatotropic hormone) during adulthood causes acromegaly. It is characterised by bossing of frontal bone, prominent cheek, coarse hair, hirsutism, enlarged hands and feet.

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