Pre-Puberty Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone Results in Gigantism

Question

Pre-puberty hypersecretion of growth hormone results in gigantism.

Accepted Answer

Pre-puberty hypersecretion of growth hormone can result in gigantism, where there is excessive growth and elongation of bones and organs. However, if hypersecretion occurs after puberty, it can result in acromegaly instead of gigantism.