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What Does Excessive Growth Hormone Secretion in an Adult Lead

Question 180

Question 180

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What does excessive growth hormone secretion in an adult lead to


A) gigantism
B) disproportionate growth, resulting in thickened bones and coarse features
C) Cushing's syndrome
D) central obesity

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