Give a labeled diagram of thymus gland.

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अध्याय 9: The Endocrine System - Sketch and Label the Diagram

अध्याय 9 The Endocrine System
Sketch and Label the Diagram | Q 5

Identify the odd one in the following and mention what the rest is:

Mention which of the statements are true (T) and which are false (F). Give reason in support of your answer.

Simple goiter can be prevented by using iodised salt in food.

Why is iodine as a nutrient, important to our body?

Complete the following table by filling in the blank spaces numbered 1 to 8:

Gland	Secretions	Effect on body
(1) ______	oestrogen	(2) ______
Alpha cells of islets of Langerhans	(3) ______	(4) ______
(5) ______	(6) ______	Protruding eyes
(7) ______	(8) ______	Gigantism

Define the following:

Exophthalmic goiter

The thymus is larger and more prominent in children than is adults.

Which is the only gland that stores its hormones?

Thyroid is located close to ______.

Cretinism is caused due to ______ of thyroxin.

Mention the name of disease based on the clue/symptom given below:

Eyes are protruded.