The aneterior pituitary gland facilatetes growth of an individual by release of the humna growth hormone (HGH) which in turn is regulated by two hormones namely growth homone releasing hormone (GHRH) and grwoth hormone inhibiting hormone (GHIH) Imbalnce of these hormones could result in gigantism, dwarfism or acromegaly. Interpret the data given below and select the appropriate statement.

Options

A. 1 and 3 will lead to gigantum while 4 and 5 will show dwarlism.
B. 3 will show gigantism, 1 will show acromegaly and 4 and 5 will show dwarlism.
C. 2,3 and 4 will shwo normal growth.
D. 1 will show gigantism, 3 will show acromegaly and 5 will show dwarfism.

Answer

D

Explanation

Growth hormone (GH) stimulates body growth by promoting the synthesis and deposition of proteins in tissues and growth of bones and muslces. Its deflicient secretion at an early stage causes dwarfism while its excessive secretion form childhood casues gigantism, its oversecretion in adulthood