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NEET 2002
Exam
NEET
Year
2002
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Chemical Coordination and Integration

NEET 2002 · Zoology · Chemical Coordination and Integration

Acromegaly is caused by:

Acromegaly is caused by:

Options

  1. Aexcess of STH
  2. Bexcess of thyroxin
  3. Cdeficiency of thyroxin
  4. Dexcess of adrenalin

Correct answer

A. excess of STH

Step-by-step solution

Acromegaly is a condition caused by an excess of growth hormone (somatotropin hormone), which stimulates the growth of essentially all tissues of the body, including bone. When it develops before the end of puberty, it's known as gigantism.
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