Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
Gigantism and acromegaly are due to defe...

Gigantism and acromegaly are due to defects in the function of the following gland-

A

adrenals

B

thyroid

C

pancreas

D

pituitary

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
D

Acromegaly si syndrome that results when anterior Pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone after epiphyseal plate closure at puberty Gigantism is a condition characterized by excessive growth and heigth significantly above ayerage. This condition is caused by over production growth hormone in childhood before the long bone epiphyses closed
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • KVPY

    KVPY PREVIOUS YEAR|Exercise PART-2 CHEMISTRY|5 Videos
  • KVPY

    KVPY PREVIOUS YEAR|Exercise PART-2 (BIOLOGY)|10 Videos
  • KVPY

    KVPY PREVIOUS YEAR|Exercise PART-2 BIOLOGY|10 Videos
  • KVPY 2021

    KVPY PREVIOUS YEAR|Exercise PART I BIOLOGY|19 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Give the functions of the Salivary glands.

Gigantism and acromegaly are two defects produced due to improper functioning of

Gigantism and acromegaly are two defects produced due to improper functioning of

Gigantism and acromegaly are two defects produced due to improper functioning of

Murmur occurs due to defect in

Give the function of Meibomean glands.

Acromegaly is due to hypersecretion of

Acromegaly is due to hypersecretion of hormone from

What is the main function of the pituitary gland?