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pituitary gland secreting too much growth hormone before the end of puberty
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What does pituitary glands?
The pituitary gland produces a number of important endocrine hormones. It plays a key part in regulating growth by the production of HGH (Human Hormone). Gigantism is usually caused by pituitary gland tumors which are responsible for the overproduction of HGH.
What endocrine gland is responsible for the cretinism?
Hypothyroidism in infancy or childhood is responsible for the condition known as cretinism. The gland responsible is the thyroid or the pituitary that controls the thyroid.
Is the pituitary considered an endocrine gland?
Absolutely. It is the master gland of the endocrine system.
The spleen is the largest endocrine gland?
The spleen is not an endocrine gland.
Is a lacrimal gland an endocrine gland?
no
The endocrine gland is responsible for myxedema?
The thyroid gland is responsible for myxedema.
What does pituitary glands?
The pituitary gland produces a number of important endocrine hormones. It plays a key part in regulating growth by the production of HGH (Human Hormone). Gigantism is usually caused by pituitary gland tumors which are responsible for the overproduction of HGH.
What endocrine gland is responsible for thyrotoxicosis?
the thyroid
What endocrine gland is responsible for dwarfism?
piturity
What endocrine gland is responsible for acidosis?
pancreas
What endocrine gland is responsible for gignatism?
the anterior pituitary
What endocrine gland is responsible for the cretinism?
Hypothyroidism in infancy or childhood is responsible for the condition known as cretinism. The gland responsible is the thyroid or the pituitary that controls the thyroid.
What endocrine gland in the human body is primarily responsible for maintaining homeostasis?
cardiovascular, integumentary &' nervous
What is the thyroid gland responsible for?
The pituitary gland produces a number of important endocrine hormones. It plays a key part in regulating growth by the production of HGH (Human Hormone). Gigantism is usually caused by pituitary gland tumors which are responsible for the overproduction of HGH.
Which endocrine gland is responsible for stimulating the energy metabolism of all cells?
thyroid
Which is the endocrine gland?
The largest gland in the endocrine system is the Thyroid Gland.
Is the pituitary considered an endocrine gland?
Absolutely. It is the master gland of the endocrine system.
