Question

multiple choice question
oversecretion of gh during childhood causes _______, in which height may exceed 8 feet. this is usually a result of a pituitary gland tumor, which may also cause oversecretion of other pituitary hormones.
acromegaly
gigantism

Explanation:

Acromegaly occurs due to GH over - secretion in adulthood, while gigantism is caused by GH over - secretion during childhood resulting in excessive height growth.

Answer:

B. gigantism