ICSE Class X Biology 2022 Solved Papers
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Gigantism and Acromegaly are due to :
Solution:
(a) Hypersecretion of Growth hormone
Explanation : The oversecretion of growth hormone in childhood results in long bones lengthen beyond normal human known as gigantism. In adults oversecretion results in extra growth of bones in the face, hands and in feet. The person develops a large nose and thick lips, this condition is known as Acromegaly.
Explanation : The oversecretion of growth hormone in childhood results in long bones lengthen beyond normal human known as gigantism. In adults oversecretion results in extra growth of bones in the face, hands and in feet. The person develops a large nose and thick lips, this condition is known as Acromegaly.
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