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Question
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.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is False.
Corrected statement: Oversecretion of growth hormone in adults causes acromegaly.
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