The condition caused by excess growth hormone after puberty is:
A. Gigantism
B. Dwarfism
C. Cretinism
D. Acromegaly
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Acromegaly is the enlargement of bones and soft tissues due to overproduction of growth hormone in adults after growth plates have fused. Gigantism occurs in childhood, dwarfism GH deficiency, cretinism congenital hypothyroidism.
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