Asked by Mylie Valdovinos on May 03, 2024
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Which of the following hormonal disorders is mismatched?
A) acromegaly-overproduction of GH in adult
B) pituitary dwarf-too little GH produced during childhood
C) Cushing syndrome-oversecretion of ACTH due to an adrenal cortex tumor
D) diabetes-either the pancreas produces too much insulin or liver and muscle cells have too many receptors
E) goiter-thyroid is unable to produce thyroxine due to too little iodine in diet
Acromegaly
A disorder caused by excess growth hormone in adults, resulting in enlargement of bones and tissues, especially noticeable in the hands, feet, and face.
GH
GH, or Growth Hormone, is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans and other animals.
Goiter
An enlargement of the thyroid gland often due to iodine deficiency or thyroid disease.
- Recognize the consequences of disorders and imbalances in hormones.
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Brianna SnowdenMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Diabetes is not a hormonal disorder, but a metabolic disorder. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, but diabetes is caused by either the pancreas not producing enough insulin (type 1 diabetes) or the body not responding correctly to the insulin produced (type 2 diabetes). Therefore, the mismatch is in choice D.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the consequences of disorders and imbalances in hormones.