Question

Compare the effects of an excess of growth hormone in a child and in an adult. Compare the effects of a deficit of growth hormone in a child

Answer 1

Excess of growth hormone in children causes gigantism - Effects are abnormal growth of the child is seen , excessive sweating weakness, insomnia and other sleep disorders , delaying of puberty is seen in both males and females and deafness

Excess of growth hormone in adults causes acromegaly - Effects are due to excessive hormone which leads to increase in size of cartilage, bones, organs and tissues , Enlarged hands and feet , abnormal large tongue , protruding jaw , impotence, and irregular menstrual cycles

Deficit of growth hormone in children causes pituitary dwarfism - Effects are below average growth with normal body proportions , prominent forehead , underdeveloped bridge of the nose and immature appearance