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प्रश्न
Gigantism and Acromegaly are due to :
A. Hyposecretion of Thyroxine
B. Hyposecretion of Growth hormone
C. Hypersecretion of Thyroxine
D. Hypersecretion of Growth hormone
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उत्तर
Hypersecretion of growth hormone
(Oversecretion or hypersecretion in childhood results in gigantism. Hypersecretion in adults causes acromegaly.)
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The catecholamines are secreted by _________.
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The diagram given below represents the location and structure of an endocrine gland. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
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- Name the endocrine gland shown in the diagram.
- Name the secretion of the gland which regulates basal metabolism.
- Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of the above mentioned hormone.
- Name the disease caused due to undersecretion of the above mentioned hormone in children.
- Name the disease caused due to hypersecretion of the above mentioned hormone.
Name the following:
Gland secreting adrenaline.
State the Location
Adrenal
Short answer question
Explain how the adrenal medulla and sympathetic nervous system function as a closely integrated system.
Name the endocrine glands associated with kidneys.
Mary is about to face an interview. But during the first five minutes before the interview she experiences sweating, increased rate of heart beat, respiration etc. Which of the following hormones are responsible for her restlessness?
Which of the two adrenocortical layers, zona glomerulosa and zona reticularis lies outside enveloping the other?
Give an account of secretion of various parts of Adrenal cortex.
Cortex and medulla are the two regions of ______.
