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- Treatment Options
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This site aims to provide comprehensive information on the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of growth hormone deficiency (GHD). Take the quiz to test your knowledge.

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What is the prevalence of GHD in children?
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1 in every 10 to 20 children
1 in every 500 to 1000 children
1 in every 4,000 to 10,000 children
1 in every 100,000 to 200,000 children

What are some of the symptoms children with GHD may experience?
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A delay in puberty
Short stature
Challenges with bone development
All of the above

Once growth hormone (GH) is in the blood, it increases production of what other hormone?
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Estrogen
Testosterone
Insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)
Dopamine

GH is important for what?
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Normal growth
Muscle and bone strength
Body fat distribution
All of the above

GH is produced in what gland?
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Thyroid gland
Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland

Diagnosis of GH in children may include what type of testing?
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GH stimulation test
Imaging studies
Bone age assessment
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Treatments for GH deficiency may involve taking?
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Once-a-day pill
Vaccine
An injection
All the above

What do you call a doctor who specializes in growth-related disorders in children?
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A pediatrician
A pediatric endocrinologist
A pediatric orthopedist
A pediatric ophthalmologist

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