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I think Dwarfism is mostly due to decreased secretion of growth hormone from the anterior pitutary.

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Lack of this hormone may cause dwarfism?

Lack of growth hormone may cause dwarfism. Growth hormone is essential for stimulating growth in childhood and overall development. Deficiency in growth hormone can lead to stunted growth and a condition known as dwarfism.


What underactive pituitary organs that can cause retarded growth?

Dwarfism


Can drawfs or midgets reproduce?

Yes, individuals with dwarfism can reproduce just like individuals without dwarfism. The likelihood of passing on the condition to their offspring can vary depending on the specific genetic cause of the dwarfism. It is possible for individuals with dwarfism to have children who do not have the condition.


What is the heredity cause for achondroplasia?

Mutations in the FGFR3 gene are the cause for achondroplasia (short-limbed dwarfism).


Is dwarfism life threatening?

Most of the time no, but sometimes it can cause disabilities.


Can chronic dwarfism cause danger to your health?

how should i know dumbas, your such a bin laden


Can a lack of growth hormones cause dwarfism?

yes it can because it is what helps make you grow


Is dwarfism x or y linked?

it depends on which gender has dwarfism so if the women has dwarfism the she could have a baby that has dwarfism


How do you treat dwarfism?

There is no treatment for dwarfism. It is permanent.


What would cause fetal head and stomach to be large and legs to stop growing at 7 months?

dwarfism?


How do you tell if you have dwarfism?

You can tell if you have dwarfism if you are really small.


What are facts about dwarfism?

There are no good advantages on dwarfism or gigantism.