ICSE Class 8 Answered
Distinguish
between gigantism and dwarfism
Asked by Topperlearning User | 04 Jun, 2014, 01:23: PM
Expert Answer
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Gigantism |
Dwarfism |
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1. It is caused due to hyper secretion of the growth hormone in children. |
1. It is caused due to hypo secretion of the growth hormone in children. |
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2. Height of the individual is less than 4 feet. |
2. Height of the individual is up to 2.7 metre. |
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3. Growth of bones and body organs is slowed down. |
3. bones grow very long. |
Answered by | 04 Jun, 2014, 03:23: PM
