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Chloeellawright

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Which of the following conditions develops from an overproduction of growth hormone in a child?
 
  A) dwarfism
  B) congenital hypothyroidism
  C) acromegaly
  D) gigantism

Question 2

An elevated alanine transaminase level indicates ________ disease.
 
  A) liver
  B) stomach
  C) colon
  D) pancreas
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: Gigantism develops from an overproduction of growth hormone in a child. Dwarfism may be a result of underproduction of growth hormone. Congenital hypothyroidism is from a lack of thyroid hormones. Acromegaly is caused by excessive growth hormone after the growth plates have closed.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: Alanine transaminase is a liver enzyme.


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