Question

Gigantism and acromegaly are due to defects in the function of the following gland – 

(A) adrenals 

(B) thyroid 

(C) pancreas 

(D) pituitary 

Answer 1

Correct option (D) pituitary

Explanation:

Acromegaly is syndrome that results when anterior Pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone after epiphyseal plate closure at puberty Gigantism is a condition characterized by excessive growth and height significantly above average. This condition is caused by over production growth hormone in childhood before the long bone epiphyses closed.