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Pituitary dwarfism is a genetic condition. Thus, direct descendants of people with the same condition are at most risk
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How do you inherit pituitary dwarfism?
Pituitary Dwarfism is known to run in families, but there is no genetic link that has yet been associated with its condition. Dwarfism, itself, is usually caused by a lack of growth hormone in early childhood (after the ages of 3 or 4) and it is usually attributed to a malfunction of the pituitary gland. In most cases this is caused by a benign tumor in the same location as the pituitary gland, which is the most protected gland in the body because it is located in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone
How does Pituitary Dwarfism affect the rest of the family?
is there a treatment?
How do you get pregnant when you have Pituitary Dwarfism?
human growth hormone
Pituitary Dwarfism effects what organ system?
endocrine
Giantism or dwarfism results from a malfunctioning?
pituitary galnd :)
What underactive pituitary organs that can cause retarded growth?
Dwarfism
Hyperfunction of the pituitary gland in preadolescence results in?
Gigantism is the condition caused by excessive functioning of the pituitary gland before puberty.
Gigantism and dwarfism are both a result of improper functioning of hormones?
Pituitary gland
What is the gland the hormone is released by dwarfism?
The hormone released by dwarfism is growth hormone (GH). It is synthesized and secreted by the pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the brain. In cases of dwarfism, there is a deficiency or malfunction in the production of growth hormone, leading to impaired growth and short stature.
What are the risk factors of dwarfism?
there is no risk
What has the author Thomas J Merimee written?
Thomas J. Merimee has written: 'Isolated human growth hormone deficiency and related disorders' -- subject(s): Dwarfism, Pituitary, Growth disorders, Metabolism, Pituitary Dwarfism, Somatotropin
Pituitary dwarfism results from a decreased secretion of?
Human growth hormone
