Acromegaly

Which of the following is a common sign of acromegaly?

• Decreased height

• Enlarged hands and feet

• Weight loss

• Hair loss

What is the primary cause of acromegaly?

• Excessive thyroid hormone production

• Excessive growth hormone production

• Insufficient insulin production

• Insufficient cortisol production

Which facial change is associated with acromegaly?

• Sunken cheeks

• Enlarged nose

• Thinning lips

• Narrower spacing between teeth

How does acromegaly affect the skin?

• Causes dry and flaky skin

• Leads to coarse, oily, thickened skin

• Results in pale and smooth skin

• Causes skin to become more elastic

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with acromegaly?

• Severe snoring

• Vision problems

• Increased hair growth

• Joint pain

Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated acromegaly?

• Improved vision

• Decreased bone density

• Life-threatening health problems

• Enhanced muscle strength

What might a person with acromegaly notice about their voice?

• It becomes higher pitched

• It becomes deeper and huskier

• It becomes softer

• It becomes more nasal

What is the difference between gigantism and acromegaly?

• Gigantism occurs in adulthood, acromegaly in childhood

• Gigantism affects height, acromegaly affects hands, feet, and face

• Gigantism is caused by a lack of growth hormone, acromegaly by excess

• Gigantism affects only the face, acromegaly affects the entire body

Which of the following is a common sign of acromegaly?

• Decreased height

• Enlarged hands and feet

• Weight loss

• Hair loss

What is the primary cause of acromegaly?

• Excessive thyroid hormone production

• Excessive growth hormone production

• Insufficient insulin production

• Insufficient cortisol production