Acromegaly is caused by hypersecretion of ............ in the adult.

ACTH

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MSH

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TSH

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Solution

The correct option is B GH
Growth hormone (GH) targets soft tissues and bones and serves to stimulate cell division, protein synthesis, and bone growth.
Oversecretion of GH in adults causes acromegaly, characterized by enlargement of feet, hands, and face giving a gorilla-like appearance to a person.
Hence, the correct answer is B.

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