Question

differentiate between dwarfism and gigantism

Answer 1

DWARFISM :-IS CAUSED DUE TO HYPOSECRETION OF SOMATOTROPIC HORMONE .IN CHILDHOOD OR ADOLESCENT STAGE
DEARFISM DUE TO DEFECT OF PITUTARY IS CALLED ATELIOSIS


GIGANTISM:-IT IS CAUSED DUE TO HYPERSECRETION OF SOMATOTROPIC HORMONE IN CHILDHOOD.
IN THIS DISEASE THE BONES OF LEGS AND HAND BECOMES VERY LONG.
AND HEIGHT OF PERSON INCREASES VERY MUCH.
BODY BECOMES IMBALANCE.

Answer 2

ANSWER:-

GIGANTISM:

• It is caused due to hyper secretion of the growth hormone in children.

• Height of the individual is less than 4 feet.

• Growth of bones and body organs is slowed down.

DWARFISM:

• It is caused due to secretion of the growth hormone in children.

• Height of the individual is up to 2.7 metre.

• Bones grow very long.

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