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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pair:
Addison's disease and cushing's syndrome (cause and sugar level)
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उत्तर
| Addison's disease | Cushing's syndrome | |
| 1. | Addison's disease is caused by the undersecretion of mineralocorticoids. | Cushing syndrome is caused by the overproduction of the hormone cortisol. |
| 2. | High sugar levels often cause hypoglycemia. | Long-term elevated blood sugar levels can lead to diabetes mellitus. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
fill in the blanks with suitable functions: Thyroid gland and _________
Name the following:
The hormone which increases blood pressure
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Increase in heartbeat.
Name the hormone produced by the following gland, giving one function:
Adrenal medulla
Give the Technical Term: When your mouth dries up and the heart begins to beat faster, which hormone brings about the feeling?
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Adrenal medulla produces adrenaline.
Short answer question
Explain how the adrenal medulla and sympathetic nervous system function as a closely integrated system.
Describe in brief, an account of disorders of the adrenal gland.
Name the endocrine gland associated with kidneys?
Cortex and medulla are the two regions of ______.
