Which hormone is responsible for Gigantism?

Q. Which hormone is responsible for Gigantism?

A

Somatotropin

B

Oxytocin

C

Vasopressin

D

Aldosterone

Solution:

If the production of somatotropin increases during the growth phase, it leads to the excessive growth of the body. This condition is called Gigantism.
It leads to another stage called Dwarfism when its production decreases during the growth
phase.
Acromegaly is the condition caused by the excessive production of somatotropin after the growth phase.

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