Q. A ten year old child, in whom anterior pituitary function is deficient, is likely to
A) Develop acromegaly
B) Be short stature but have relatively normal body proportions
C) Be in constant danger of becoming dehydrated
D) Have a high basal metabolic rate
Explanation
Hyposecretion of growth hormone (GH) from anterior pituitary causes dwarfismduring the skeletal growth period (i.e. during childhood). The individual is of short stature but is will proportioned and is without any mental deficiency.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.