Zoology-Hormones

NEET Zoology Hormones MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

If a person has a hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary, which condition is most likely to develop?

A

Acromegaly

B

Dwarfism

C

Cretinism

D

Graves’ disease

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary leads to acromegaly, a condition characterized by excessive growth of bones and tissues. The NCERT context mentions the anterior pituitary producing growth hormone (GH).

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