Figure 34.6

-What is the most likely cause of the excessive growth exhibited by the person in the center of the accompanying figure?
A) pituitary tumor
B) lack of GH receptor response
C) low levels of rhGH
D) cretinism
E) Laron syndrome

Question

Figure 34.6
 
-What is the most likely cause of the excessive growth exhibited by the person in the center of the accompanying figure?
A) ​pituitary tumor 
B) ​lack of GH receptor response 
C) ​low levels of rhGH 
D) ​cretinism 
E) ​Laron syndrome

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Excessive growth is a symptom commonly associated with pituitary tumors, which can cause an overproduction of growth hormone.

Figure 34.6 -What Is the Most Likely Cause of the Excessive Growth