____ is a condition in which too little growth hormone is produced in childhood.

A) Acromegaly
B) Cretinism
C) Dwarfism
D) Gigantism
E) Graves' disease

Growth Hormone

A protein-based hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans and other animals.

Dwarfism

A condition characterized by short stature, often resulting from genetic or medical conditions affecting bone growth.

Graves' Disease

An autoimmune disorder that leads to an overactive thyroid gland, causing a variety of symptoms including anxiety, weight loss, and eye problems.