disorders of growth hormone secretion

Question 1

what is another name for growth hormone deficiency

Answer 1

pituitary dwarfism

Question 2

what is growth hormone deficiency

Answer 2

inadequate growth hormone production

Question 3

what is growth hormone deficiency due to

Answer 3

hypothalamic or pituitary problem

Question 4

what are the results of having growth hormone deficiency

Answer 4

short stature

low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

Question 5

what is pituitary gigantism

Answer 5

too much growth hormone

Question 6

what are the results of having pituitary gigantism

Answer 6

excessive growth

increased blood sugar

enormous internal organs

death at early age if left untreated

Question 7

what can happen if pituitary gigantism is left untreated

Answer 7

death at early age

Question 8

what is acromegaly

Answer 8

excessive growth hormone production in adult

Question 9

what are the results of acromegaly

Answer 9

enlargement of bones of face, hands, feet

increased release of glucose

internal organs increased in size

Question 10

what does acromegaly result from

Answer 10

loss of feedback control of growth hormone

Question 11

what are all the disorders of growth hormone secretion

Answer 11

growth hormone deficiency (pituitary dwarfism)

pituitary gigantism

acromegaly