Nutrition and Lifestyle in Endocrine Disease · NCLEX Exam

What is correct about growth hormone deficiency in adulthood?

  1. It invariably causes gigantism in affected adults
  2. It reduces muscle strength and raises fat mass
  3. It has no measurable effect on adult metabolism
  4. It is a condition that never develops in adults
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Correct answer: It reduces muscle strength and raises fat mass

Adult growth hormone deficiency can lead to changes in body composition (less muscle, more fat), lower bone density and decreased well-being.

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