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What are the disorders caused due to hyposecretion and hypersecretion of GH or STH? |
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Answer» (1) Hypersecretion is excessive secretion. In children, the hypersecretion of GH causes gigantism. In adults, it causes Acromegaly. (2) Hyposecretion, i.e. lesser secretion of GH in children cause dwarfism. The person is also referred to as midget. There are two types of dwarfs, viz. Frohlic dwarf who are mentally abnormal and Lorain dwarf who are mentally normal. (3) Hyposecretion of GH in adults cause Simmond’s disease. |
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