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Assertion : Acromegaly is gorilla-like appearance due to oversecretion of STH from childhood.
Reason : Acromicria is with smaller hands, feet and face due to less secretion of somatostatin.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion.

C

If Assertion is true but Reason is false.

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion The assertion states: "Acromegaly is gorilla-like appearance due to oversecretion of STH from childhood." - Acromegaly is indeed characterized by an enlarged appearance of certain body parts, often described as a "gorilla-like" appearance. However, it is important to note that acromegaly typically occurs in adults due to the oversecretion of growth hormone (also known as somatotropin or STH) after the growth plates have closed, not from childhood. Therefore, this assertion is **false**. ### Step 2: Analyze the Reason The reason states: "Acromicria is with smaller hands, feet and face due to less secretion of somatostatin." - Acromicria refers to a condition characterized by smaller extremities and is indeed associated with reduced growth. However, it is not directly caused by a deficiency of somatostatin. Instead, acromicria is a genetic condition related to chromosomal abnormalities, specifically involving chromosome 15. Thus, the reason is also **false**. ### Step 3: Conclusion Both the assertion and the reason are false. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is that both the assertion and the reason are false. ### Final Answer Both assertion and reason are false. ---
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