Question 31 (part 2) · LDEK · Children with systemic diseases and disabilities
In case of hyperfunction of pituitary gland, the effect of growth hormone overproduction in people with overgrown epiphyseal growth zones in long bones, is:
- A. macroglossia.
- B. nose and lips enlargement .
- C. acromegaly – enlargement of distal parts of the body, thickening of the facial features with nose and lips enlargement and prognathism.
- D. gigantism - enlargement of distal parts of the body, thickening of the facial features with nose and lips enlargement.
- E. prognathism.
Hint
Note that the growth plates are already closed, so excess growth hormone can no longer increase height; look for the complete description.
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