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jarptica [38.1K]
4 years ago
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What condition may arise if the pituitary glands is not producing enough growth hormones?

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2 answers:
vesna_86 [32]4 years ago
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Growth Hormone deficiency is a medical condition wherein the pituitary gland is not able to produce enough growth hormones also known as somatropins. This can be acquired either in childhood or adulthood. This condition is called hypopituitarism. Hope this is the answer that you are looking for. 
allochka39001 [22]4 years ago
5 0

Answer:

growth hormone deficiency and hypopituitarism

Explanation:

Pituitary gland is responsible for stimulating the release of all the essential hormones from our body. If pituitary hormones are not produced in sufficient amount then a complex problem known as growth hormone deficiency is caused. In absence of multiple pituitary hormones, hypopituitarism is caused.  

Some of the complications caused because of this deficiency are –  

a) Reduced size of body and organs  

b) Lower energy level and density of bone material  

c) High risk of cardiovascular problems  

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