Question

1) What are the causes for gigantism?
2) Which hormone controls Na* and K* metabolism in the body?​

Answer 1

1). Gigantism is very rare. The most common cause of too much GH release is a noncancerous (benign) tumor of the pituitary gland. Other causes include: Genetic disease that affects the skin color (pigmentation) and causes benign tumors of the skin, heart, and endocrine (hormone) system (Carney complex).

2). Aldosterone is the main mineralocorticoid steroid hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. It is essential for sodium conservation in the kidney, salivary glands, sweat glands, and colon.

Answer 2

Answer:

1) Gigantism occurs in patients who had excessive growth hormone in childhood. The pituitary tumor cells secrete too much growth hormone (GH), leading to many changes in the body.

2) Aldosterone- Aldosterone is a hormone produced in the outer section (cortex) of the adrenal glands, which sit above the kidneys.