Consider the photograph. The taller man's condition is due to a malfunction in the pituitary gland, which secretes growth hormone. Damage to which part of the brain may be indicated by this condition?

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Tania Shepherd

11 March, 17:55

Consider the photograph. The taller man's condition is due to a malfunction in the pituitary gland, which secretes growth hormone. Damage to which part of the brain may be indicated by this condition?

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Maggie Benton · Answer 1

The taller man's condition which is due to a malfunction in the pituitary gland is called Gigantism. This condition is due to the malfunction in the pituitary gland, which secretes too much growth hormone, which is known as somatotropin. This condition is usually because of a tumor in the gland. The pituitary gland is a pea-sized structure which is located at the base of the brain.