NEET2002ZoologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationActual
Acromegaly is caused by:
Options
- Aexcess of STH
- Bexcess of thyroxin
- Cdeficiency of thyroxin
- 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.