This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology and Reproduction, Subject name: Physiology
Acromegaly is due to excess of: 
Select and explain. 
A. Somatomedin, B. Growth hormone, C. Somatostation, D. Insulin
B: Growth hormone
Answer: B: Growth hormone 
Explanation: Ans. (b) Growth hormone(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p325.)Excess levels of growth hormone causes Gigantism (before the closure of epiphysis) and Acromegaly (After the closure of epiphysis)