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Chemical Coordination and Integration
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Acromegaly is due to hypersecretion of

  • thyroxin

  • prolactin

  • insulin

  • growth hormone

Answer

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growth hormone

Acromegaly is caused by the overproduction of growth hormone. It is characterised by gradual, marked enlargement, or elongation of the bones of the face, jaw extremities.

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