What can be a possible result if growth hormone is secreted in excessive amounts?
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Correct answer: Abnormally excessive growth
The governing concept is hormonal control of body growth and the effect of an imbalance. Growth hormone from the pituitary promotes growth of bones and other body tissues, especially during childhood. If it is secreted excessively, growth may become abnormally high; in a growing child this can produce gigantism, while excess in adults has different effects. Thus A is correct. The other options describe impossible or unrelated biological events.
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Abnormally excessive growth
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The governing concept is hormonal control of body growth and the effect of an imbalance. Growth hormone from the pituitary promotes growth of bones and other body tissues, especially during childhood. If it is secreted excessively, growth may become abnormally high; in a growing child this can produce gigantism, while excess in adults has different effects. Thus A is correct. The other options describe impossible or unrelated biological events.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Light Reflection and Refraction. Topic: Image formation.
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