Overproduction of growth hormone stimulates excessive growth of bones and muscles.It is almost always caused by a benign pituitary adenoma.Which of the following statements best describes a patient with this condition?

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Overproduction of growth hormone stimulates excessive growth of bones and muscles, thus indicating that the musculoskeletal system is involved. The other options are incorrect as the hypophysis (pituitary gland) is involved in this condition, it is almost always benign, the integumentary system is not primarily affected, and dwarfism is not a result of excessive growth hormone.

Overproduction of Growth Hormone Stimulates Excessive Growth of Bones and Muscles.It