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Question
Dwarfism results due to
Options
excess secretion of thyroxin
less secretion of growth hormone
less secretion of adrenaline
excess secretion of growth hormone
Solution
less secretion of growth hormone
Explanation -
The growth hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland and it regulates the growth and development of the body. If there is a deficiency of this hormone in childhood, it leads to dwarfism.
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