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Pituitary gigantism is the condition caused by excessive growth hormone before the fusion of the epiphyseal plates which occurs at the end of puberty, while acromegaly is the condition of excessive growth hormone after the fusion of the eipphyseal plates.

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What does over secretion of the human growth hormone during childhood cause?

Over secretion of human growth hormone during childhood can cause gigantism, a condition characterized by excessive growth leading to tall stature, enlarged organs, and possible joint disorders. Treatment typically involves controlling the levels of growth hormone through medication or surgery to prevent further complications.


What is hyper mammary?

Hyper mammary refers to an excessive development of mammary gland tissue in mammals. This condition can occur due to hormonal imbalances, genetics, or certain medications. Hyper mammary can cause enlargement of the breasts in humans and other mammals.


What is hyper epinephrine what is hyper prodoction of aderenalin?

Hyper Epinephrine is over production of epinephrine by theadrenal medulla, (which could be due to a tumor in the medulla) although there are other causes. epinephrine causes, vaso-constriction which causes increased blood pressure. it also causes increased blood glucose levels.


How does alcohol make you hyper?

Alcohol can make some people feel hyper because it affects the brain's neurotransmitters, leading to increased energy and excitement. This can result in behaviors like talking more, being more social, or feeling more energetic than usual.


People with excess energy are descibed as hyper How does this relate to the meaning hypertonic?

Hypertonic is defined as having a greater degree of tone or tension, having a higher osmotic pressure in a fluid related to another fluid by biology online dictionary. It is related to the word hyper due to both having excess of something.

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What is the amount of hormones present in gigantism?

The amount of hormone that is present in gigantism is HYPER because you can choose either ( HYPO or HYPER) . Because the gigantism is overproduction of growth hormones during childhood or adolescence.


What does hyposecretion of the pancreas cause?

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Why did hyper inflation occur in Germany in 1923?

Germany's hyper-inflaton was caused by Germany printing extra money that was worthless :) ^Sounds like the Unites States.


What does over secretion of the human growth hormone during childhood cause?

Over secretion of human growth hormone during childhood can cause gigantism, a condition characterized by excessive growth leading to tall stature, enlarged organs, and possible joint disorders. Treatment typically involves controlling the levels of growth hormone through medication or surgery to prevent further complications.


What is another name for hyper-pigmentation due to sun?

Another name for hyper-pigmentation due to sun exposure is sunspots or age spots. These darkened patches of skin are caused by an overproduction of melanin in response to UV radiation.


When was Hyper Hyper created?

Hyper Hyper was created on 1994-05-26.


Is hyper a noun?

No the word hyper is not a noun. It is an adjective.


Is D5.45 hypo or hyper?

hyper


What is hyper silver?

silver that is hyper..


What is the french word for hyper?

Hyper is "Hyper" is French, we don't translate it as it comes from Greek.


What words have hyper?

hyperactive hyper-focused


What is the medical definition of encephalitis?

Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain, usually caused by a direct viral infection or a hyper-sensitivity reaction to a virus or foreign protein. Brain inflammation caused by a bacterial infection is sometimes called cerebritis.