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the result of overproduction of growth hormone after puberty can result in a condition called ____________
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gigantism
dwarfism
marfans syndrome
acromegaly
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Growth hormone over - production before puberty causes gigantism. After puberty, when the epiphyseal plates have closed, over - production of growth hormone leads to acromegaly, which is characterized by the enlargement of bones in the hands, feet, and face. Dwarfism is due to growth hormone deficiency, and Marfan's syndrome is a genetic disorder of connective tissue, not related to growth hormone over - production.
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