Oversecretion of GH during childhood causes this disorder.
A) acromegaly
B) gigantism
C) exophthalmia
D) hyperlipidemia

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Gigantism is caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone during childhood, leading to abnormally tall stature. Acromegaly is caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone after the bones have already stopped growing, leading to enlargement of the hands, feet, and facial features. Exophthalmia is protrusion of the eyeball from the socket and has no direct relation to growth hormone secretion. Hyperlipidemia is an excess amount of lipids in the blood, also not related to growth hormone secretion.

Oversecretion of GH During Childhood Causes This Disorder