Question

Hyperactivity of the pituitary gland causes:
(a) Dwarfism (b) Gigantism
(c) Cushing’s disease (d) Cretinism.

Answer 1

Answer:

(b) gigantism

Explanation:

if the amount of somatotrophic hormone ( STH ) or growth hormone (GH ) secreted from front part of pituitary increases then this abnormality occurs .

Answer 2

Answer:

b) Gigantism

Explanation:

If excess amount of growth hormone is produced by Pitutary gland then person can suffer from Gigantism.