In which of the following age stage, the effect of GH is high?
a) childhood
b) adolescence
c) adulthood
d) both a and b
Deficiency of growth hormone results in
a) gigantism
b) dwarfism
c) acromegaly
d) exophthalmia
Explanation in this case, development is much slower and individual is of short stature
Which of the
following is NOT affected in dwarfism due to deficiency of GH?
a) brain development and IQ
b) muscles development
c) bones development
d) both b and c
Explanation in dwarfism, body parts stay in proportion
Which one is NOT true for dwarfism due to low growth hormone (GH)?
a) slow development
b) low IQ
c) short stature
d) None
Over secretion of growth hormone during childhood results in………
a) Gigantism
b) Dwarfism
c) Acromegaly
d) Exophthalmia
Explanation as the bones are still capable of growth, person becomes a giant
Over secretion of growth hormone in adult results in………
a) Gigantism
b) Dwarfism
c) Acromegaly
d) Exophthalmia
Explanation: bones are incapable of increasing in length, but grow in thickness
