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Hypersecretion of growth hormone causes gigantism in children and acromegaly in adults. Evaluation of growth hormone hypersecretion cannot be excluded with a single normal GH level due to diurnal variation.However, a random blood sample showing markedly elevated GH is adequate for diagnosis of GH hypersecretion.n humans, this condition is caused by over-production of growth hormone in childhood resulting in persons between 2.13 m (7 feet or 84 inches) and 2.74 m (9 feet or 108 inches) in height.
acromegaly, which is abnormal growth of the hands, feet, and face, caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. The hormone epinephrine binds to Ã adrenergic receptors on smooth muscle cells of the bronchioles, causing them to dilate (increase in diameter). Thyroid hormone is essential for the synthesis of Ã adrenergic receptors; therefore, in the absence of thyroid hormone, epinephrine cannot trigger bronchodilation. This concept if known as _____. The combination of Tylenol with a drug called codeine provides more relief than either drug can provide alone.