Question

question 5
1 pts
true or false: gigantism is typically caused by an overproduction of growth hormone during childhood, before the closure of the epiphyseal plates.
true
false
question 6
2 pts

Explanation:

Gigantism occurs when there is an over - production of growth hormone during childhood. Growth hormone promotes bone growth. The epiphyseal plates (growth plates) in children's bones are responsible for longitudinal bone growth. Before the closure of the epiphyseal plates (which happens at the end of puberty), excess growth hormone leads to excessive elongation of bones, resulting in gigantism.

Answer:

True