Please answer the following question: Answer the following question given this paragraph: Hypersecretion by an endocrine gland is often caused by a tumor. For example, a tumor of the pituitary gland can cause hypersecretion of growth hormone. If this occurs in childhood, it results in very long arms and legs and abnormally tall stature by adulthood. The condition is commonly known as gigantism (see Figure below ). Q: A tumor of what gland can cause hypersecretion of growth hormone? Choices: - tissues gland - Pancreas - Parathyroid - pituitary gland A:
Answer:
pituitary gland