KROK 1 2023 – Question 121 · KROK (Medicine) · Pathophysiology
Examination of a 32-year-old patient detects a disproportional structure of the skeleton and enlarged brow ridges, nose, lips, tongue, jawbones, and feet. What is the likely cause of the development of these disorders?
- A. Increased thyroxine levels
- B. Decreased insulin levels
- C. Increase catecholamine levels
- D. Increase glucagon levels
- E. Increased levels of somatotropic hormone
Hint
Enlargement of the face, hands and feet in an adult indicates overgrowth of acral parts; think about which anterior pituitary hormone is in excess.
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