Питання 21 з 40 · Тема: Hormones · Biochemistry

A 49-year-old man comes to his physician with complaints of moderate headaches and profuse sweating. He mentions that his coworkers have made comments about his apparent increase in gloves and boots size. He says that since he joined his company 10 years ago he has changed the size of clothes at least 4 times. Physical examination shows hyperhidrosis, noticeable large pores, hypertrichosis, widely spaced teeth and prognathism. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this pathology?

1. A -
2. B Excess secretion of growth hormone
3. C Decreased secretion of glucocorticoids
4. D Decreased secretion of insulin
5. E Excess secretion of vasopressin

Правильна відповідь: B. Excess secretion of growth hormone