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प्रश्न
Differentiate: Cretinism and Myxedema.
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उत्तर
| Cretinism | Myxedema |
| Caused by hyposecretion of thyroxine in infants. | Caused by hyposecretion of thyroxine in adults. |
| It is characterized by stunted growth, pot belly, protruding tongue and pigeon chest. | It is characterized by puffy appearance due to accumulation of fat in the subcutaneous tissue and oedema (accumulation of water in tissue space). |
| Mental and sexual retardation takes place. | Mental and sexual development is not affected but patients lack alertness. |
संबंधित प्रश्न
| Hormones | Target gland |
| Thyrotrophin (TSH) | ______ |
Exophthalmic goitre is caused due to the overactivity of ______.
Identify the ODD term in each set and name the CATEGORY to which the remaining three belong :
Example : glucose, starch, cellulose, calcium
Odd term : calcium
Category : others are different types of carbohydrates
Addison’s disease, Cushing’s Syndrome, Acromegaly, Leukemia
Which gland is responsible for the following disease?
Goitre
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Ossification of bones.
Excess secretion of growth hormone causes ______.
Give the Technical Term: Name the glands which secrete the following hormone: Relaxin
Choose the Odd One Out
Serum calcium level is regulated by ______.
Given below is the figure showing the human urinary system with structures labelled A to D. Select the option which correctly identifies them and gives their function.
