EAMCET Medical EAMCET Medical Solved Paper-2005

  • question_answer
    Acromegaly is due to the hypersecretion of a hormone from:

    A)  neurohypophysis           

    B)  adenohypophysis

    C)  cells of Leydig                  

    D)  pars intemedialis

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                     The growth hormone or somatotropin is secreted by anterior pituitary. In adults the over production of this hormone results in the elongation of jaws and deformities in the bones of the face, hands and feet. This condition is called acromegaly.


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