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प्रश्न
Define the following:
Hypothyroidism
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उत्तर
Hypothyroidism is a medical condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and fails to produce sufficient thyroid hormone to meet the body’s metabolic needs.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Identify the odd one in the following and mention what the rest is:
Given ahead is a portion from the human body showing some important structure in ventral (front) view.
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- Where is this portion located in the body?
- Name the structures numbered 1-3.
- State one main function of each of the structures named above.
- Is there any duct to carry the secretions from the structure numbered 2? If so, give its name.
Name the Following: Disorder caused by excess of thyroid hormone.
The basal metabolic rate in body cells is regulated by:
Long answer question
Describe in brief an account of disorders of the thyroid.
Which hormone requires iodine for its formation?
All of the statements correctly describe mode of hormone action, EXCEPT ______.
Hormone controlling metabolism is ______.
Cretinism is caused due to ______ of thyroxin.
Given below is a group of terms. In the group the first pair indicates the relationship between the two terms. Suggest the suitable word(s) for the fourth place.
Children: Cretinism :: Adults : ______.
