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प्रश्न
Define the following term:
Myxoedema
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उत्तर
Myxoedema is a condition that affects an adult if his thyroid does not function properly; in this condition, the person becomes sluggish with swelling of the face and hands.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
match the conditions in column A with the cause in column B.
| A (Condition) | B (Cause) | ||
| a | Dwarfism and mental retardation | 1 | shortage of glucose in blood |
| b | Diabetes mellitus | 2 | Over secretion of growth hormone |
| c | Excess of glucose in blood | 3 | Insulin shock |
| d | Gigantism | 4 | Over secretion of thyroxine |
| e | Enlargement of breasts in adult males | 5 | Hypothyroidism |
| f | Exophthalmic goitre | 6 | Over secretion of cortical hormones |
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: Exophthalmic goitre
Senthil has high blood pressure, protruded eyeball, and an increased body temperature. Name the endocrine gland involved and the hormone secretion responsible for this condition.
Under secretion of thyroxine in children cause
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?
What are the effects of hypothyroidism (observed during pregnancy) on the development and maturation of a growing baby?
Thyroid is located close to ______.
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 : ______.
