Acromegaly is caused by:

  • A
    Excess secretion of $GH$
  • B
    Excess secretion of thyroxine
  • C
    Deficiency of thyroxine
  • D
    Excess secretion of adrenaline

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Which type of hormones are secreted by the pituitary gland? Mention their names and target organs.

$A$ gorilla-like man has huge hands and legs. This is due to the abnormal secretion of:

$A$ patient complains of constant thirst,excessive passing of urine,and low blood pressure. When the doctor checked the patient's blood glucose and blood insulin levels,the levels were normal or slightly low. The doctor diagnosed the condition as diabetes insipidus. However,the doctor decided to measure one more hormone in the patient's blood. Which hormone does the doctor intend to measure?

Pituitary gland is also called:
$I$. Smallest endocrine gland
$II$. Master endocrine gland
$III$. Hypophysis
Choose the correct combination.

Degeneration of the anterior pituitary results in:

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