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Common Diseases and Disorders of the Endocrine System

Question 21 • Anatomy & Physiology B

Abnormal growth is a symptom of this disease or disorder. hypoglycemiapituitary tumorhyperthermiahypothermia

Answer
A
hypoglycemia
B
pituitary tumor
C
hyperthermia
D
hypothermia

Explanation

The pituitary gland releases growth hormone, which helps regulate growth. A pituitary tumor can disrupt hormone production and cause abnormal growth, so the correct choice is pituitary tumor. Hypoglycemia and abnormal body temperature do not directly explain abnormal growth.

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