Chemical Coordination and Regulation Question 42
42. Acromegaly is caused by
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(a) excess of G.H.
(b) excess of thyroxin
(c) deficiency of thyroxin
(d) excess of adrenalin
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Answer : a
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(a) Deficiency of thyroxine causes cretinism in infants and myxoedema in adults. Excess of adrenaline does not cause any disorder. Acromegaly is caused by over secretion of STH or somatotrophic hormone (Growth hormone).
