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Sam was very tall and giant for his age and looked elder than his elder brother John. Which endocrine gland and which hormone is likely to be the cause of this abnormal growth?
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Pituitary gland, Growth Hormone
The growth hormone released by the Pituitary Gland is responsible for skeletal growth. Abnormal or excessive secretion of Growth hormone leads to increased skeletal growth also known as Gigantism.
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