Question

Hypersecretion of human growth hormone (hGH) by the pituitary before puberty resulting in abnormal and accelerated growth is called:________.

a. Addison's disease.
b. Cushing's syndrome.
c. myxedema.
d. none of the above.

Answer 1

d. none of the above.

Step-by-step explanation:

The growth hormone from the pituitary gland targets soft and hard tissues. It is responsible for growth during the growing years. Hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults causes acromegaly. Closure of epiphyseal plates in long bones occurs after the growing age. Therefore, long bone growth is not possible in response to growth hormone in adults. But bones of the feet, hands, and face become overly large in these organisms.