Hanna,18 years old,is over 6 feet tall.She has an x-ray taken that shows that her long bones are continuing to lengthen.Eventually,a thorough examination shows that she has a tumor growing in her ________.

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The anterior pituitary gland produces growth hormone, and an abnormal increase in growth hormone production can lead to excessive growth of long bones, a condition called acromegaly. Therefore, a tumor in the anterior pituitary gland could be responsible for Hanna's overgrowth.

Hanna,18 Years Old,is Over 6 Feet Tall