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प्रश्न
Mention if the following statement is true (T) or false (F). If false, rewrite the correct word (not words) striking out the single wrong one.
Oversecretion of growth hormone in adult causes gigantism.
विकल्प
True
False
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उत्तर
This statement is False.
Corrected statement: Oversecretion of growth hormone in adults causes acromegaly.
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