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A 35year old man has extremely long limbs and digits. He also has serve disfigurement of the facial
features. Which of the following could be a probable cause for it?
features. Which of the following could be a probable cause for it?
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Correct option: B
Hypersecretion of a hormone from adenohypophysis
Option B (Hypersecretion of a hormone from adenohypophysis) is correct because the adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary) secretes growth hormone, and its hypersecretion in adults leads to acromegaly, characterized by elongated limbs, digits, and facial disfigurement.
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