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In an accident the anterior pituitary of...

In an accident the anterior pituitary of a four year old boy was severely damaged but the boy survived. What is likely to happen

A

High levels of thyroxin will be released

B

Spermatogenesis will be stimulated

C

The boy will not grow much in height

D

The growth of mammary glands will be stimulated

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The correct Answer is:
C
Anterior pituitary helps to control growth hormone by somatotrophs. In deficiency of growth hormone it leads to stunted growth.
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