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wenmo

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on: Jun 28, 2018
What is a condition that can result if hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) occurs after epiphyseal closure?
 
  a. Cretinism
  b. Dwarfism
  c. Gigantism
  d. Acromegaly

Question 2

Homeostasis in the body is maintained by what is collectively known as the neuroendocrine system. What is the name of the nervous system that is involved?
 
  a. Central
  b. Skeletal
  c. Peripheral
  d. Autonomic


Jane

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Excess GH after closure of the epiphyseal plates results in acromegaly. Cretinism is associated with hypothyroidism. Dwarfism is the condition of being abnormally small. Gigantism occurs when there is hypersecretion of GH before the closure of the epiphyseal plates.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The autonomic nervous system (composed of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems) controls involuntary functions. In combination with the endocrine system, it maintains homeostasis. The central, skeletal, and peripheral subdivisions of the nervous system are not part of the neuroendocrine system.


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