Endocrine disorders · Physiology

Acromegaly is caused by excessive secretion of:

  1. Insulin from the pancreatic beta cells
  2. Cortisol
  3. Growth hormone
  4. Prolactin
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Correct answer: Growth hormone

Acromegaly results from excess growth hormone secretion in adults. This leads to enlargement of extremities.

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