Hypersecretion of somatotropin from the adenohypophysis during childhood, leading to excessive growth, is:
A) GHD.
B) gigantism.
C) diabetes insipidus.
D) Simmonds disease.

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Hypersecretion of somatotropin during childhood leads to gigantism, which is excessive growth due to increased levels of growth hormone before closure of the epiphyseal plates. GHD (growth hormone deficiency) is a condition in which there is a deficiency of somatotropin, leading to stunted growth. Diabetes insipidus and Simmonds disease are both conditions related to the dysfunction of the posterior pituitary gland and are not related to somatotropin hypersecretion.

Hypersecretion of Somatotropin from the Adenohypophysis During Childhood, Leading to Excessive