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A congenital condition involving a hyperactive pituitary that causes increased bone growth in children and adolescence is called:

A. cretinism
B. gigantism
C. acromegaly
D. none of the above



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Final answer:

Acromegaly is a condition of excessive bone growth caused by a hyperactive pituitary gland.


Explanation:

Acromegaly is the congenital condition involving a hyperactive pituitary that causes increased bone growth in children and adolescence. It is often a result of excessive levels of growth hormone prompting abnormal growth, typically caused by a benign pituitary tumor.



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