What is hypersecretion?

What is hypersecretion?

• A. Underproduction
• B. Normal production
• C. Absent production
• D. Overproduction of a hormone

Answer: (D)

Hypersecretion is when a gland releases too much of a hormone, so the circulating level of that hormone is higher than normal. This excess hormone produces effects that reflect its normal actions, but in an exaggerated way. It’s different from normal production or from underproduction (hyposecretion), where the hormone is present at normal or too-low levels. The best description here is overproduction of a hormone, which underlies hypersecretion. For example, an overactive thyroid secreting too much thyroid hormone leads to hyperthyroid symptoms.

Hypersecretion is when a gland releases too much of a hormone, so the circulating level of that hormone is higher than normal. This excess hormone produces effects that reflect its normal actions, but in an exaggerated way. It’s different from normal production or from underproduction (hyposecretion), where the hormone is present at normal or too-low levels. The best description here is overproduction of a hormone, which underlies hypersecretion. For example, an overactive thyroid secreting too much thyroid hormone leads to hyperthyroid symptoms.