Anybody want a peanut? Andre the Giant had gigantism ANDacromegaly from a somatotrophic pituitary adenoma. What does asomatotrophic pituitary adenoma do to growth hormone secretion (1pts)? What specifically occurs on a cellular/physiological level tocause the symptoms of heightened stature, large hands, large feet,large jaw, large internal organs, and increased blood sugar (4pts)? Which symptom is not associated with acromegaly (1 pts)? Whatother disorder often occurs alongside gigantism and acromegaly dueto the symptom of increased blood sugar (1pts)? What are the twopossible courses of treatment for these conditions (2 pts)? (FYIAndre refused treatment to continue his career in wrestling). 1 ptsfor essay formatting, grammar, spelling.
