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Which lobe of the pituitary gland is considered the master gland of the endocrine system?
Which lobe of the pituitary gland is considered the master gland of the endocrine system?
- Hypothalamus
- Anterior lobe (correct)
- Median lobe
- Posterior lobe
What is the result of over secretion of growth hormone (GH) during childhood?
What is the result of over secretion of growth hormone (GH) during childhood?
- Dwarfism
- Gigantism (correct)
- Acromegaly
- Short stature
What is the characteristic symptom of acromegaly?
What is the characteristic symptom of acromegaly?
- Short stature
- Decreased IQ
- Slow development
- Enlarged hands and feet (correct)
