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Overactivity of the anterior pituitary gland results in excessive secretions of growth hormone and which chronic condition?
 a. acromegaly
 
  b. spina bifida
 
  c. cleft palate
 
  d. osteomalacia

Question 2

The laminae of the posterior vertebral arch do not unite atthe midline in individuals with which congenital defect?
 a. osteoporosis
  b. spina bifida
  c. rickets
 
  d. cleft palate



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b




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Reply 2 on: Feb 27, 2019
Excellent


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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