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प्रश्न
Define the following:
Exophthalmic goiter
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उत्तर
Exophthalmic goitre a form of hyperthyroidism in which the thyroid gland is overactive and secretes excess thyroxine, producing an enlarged thyroid (goitre) together with protrusion of the eyes (exophthalmos).
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the following:
Hormone regulating metamorphosis.
Write brief statement explaining the following:
People living in hilly region usually suffer from simple goitre.
Differentiate: Simple Goitre and Exophthalmic Goitre.
Give the Technical Term: Name the hormones which lead to the following condition: Myxedema
Fill in the Blanks:
In adult deficiency in secretion of thyroid produces a disease called ______.
Why are thyroid hormones referred to as personality hormones?
All of the statements correctly describe mode of hormone action, EXCEPT ______.
On an educational trip to Uttaranchal, Ketki and her friends observe that many local people were having swollen necks. Please help Ketki and her friends to find out the solutions to the following questions.
How is it caused?
Oversecretion of thyroxin causes ______ goitre.
Which of the following are NOT under the control of thyroid hormone?
- Maintenance of water and electrolyte balance.
- Regulation of basal metabolic rate.
- Normal rhythm of sleep-wake cycle.
- Development of immune system
- Support the process of R.B.Cs formation.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
