Question

match each condition with its correct definition. (5 pts)
acromegaly

1. results from excessive hgh

graves disease

1. results from a deficiency in adh

diabetes insipidus

1. results from hyposecretion of hgh

dwarfism

1. results from hypersecretion of cortisol

cushings syndrome

1. results from overproduction of thyroid hormone

Explanation:

• Acromegaly: Caused by excessive growth hormone (HGH) in adults, so matches 1.
• Graves' disease: An autoimmune disorder with overproduction of thyroid hormone, so matches 5.
• Diabetes insipidus: Due to ADH (antidiuretic hormone) deficiency, so matches 2.
• Dwarfism: Can result from hyposecretion (low secretion) of HGH, so matches 3.
• Cushing’s syndrome: Results from hypersecretion (excessive secretion) of cortisol, so matches 4.

Answer:

Acromegaly - 1. Results from excessive HGH
Graves' disease - 5. Results from overproduction of thyroid hormone
Diabetes insipidus - 2. Results from a deficiency in ADH
Dwarfism - 3. Results from hyposecretion of HGH
Cushing’s syndrome - 4. Results from hypersecretion of cortisol