All of the following statements are characteristic of acromegaly EXCEPT:
A) There is enlargement of the tongue and protrusion of the mandible.
B) Gradually enlarging hands, feet, and head are common.
C) There is widening of interproximal spaces between normal sized teeth.
D) Blood tests reveal decreased growth hormone levels.
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A) Infancy
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A) Within the
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