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प्रश्न
Mention the difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
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उत्तर
The difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are-
| Hypothyroidism | Hyperthyroidism |
| (i) Involves less than normal production of thyroid hormone. | (i) Involves more than normal production of thyroid hormone. |
| (ii) May happen because of iodine deficiency. | (ii) May happen because of the development of tumours or nodules in the thyroid gland. |
| (iii) Symptoms include fatigue, dry hair, dry skin, muscle cramps, decreased menstrual flow, etc. | (iii) Symptoms include feeling hot, forgetfulness, sweating, increased heart rate, disturbed bowel movement, etc. |
| (iv) Reduces metabolic rate. | (iv) Increases metabolic rate. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which hormone deficiency is responsible for the following?
Cretinism
Name the hormone produced by the following gland, giving one function:
Thyroid
Write brief statement explaining the following:
People living in hilly region usually suffer from simple goitre.
Give the Technical Term: Name a condition caused due to hypo secretion of thyroxin in adults.
Give the Technical Term: Name the hormones which lead to the following condition: Myxedema
Give the Technical Term: Name the hormones which lead to the following condition: Exophthalmic goitre
Write the functions of thyroid hormones.
Match the items given in Column I with the most appropriate ones in Column II and rewrite the correct Matching pairs:
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Hyposecretion of Thyroxine in adults | 1. | Diabetes insipidus |
| (b) | Hyposecretion of Insulin | 2. | Myxedema |
| (c) | Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in Childhood | 3. | Dwarfism |
| (d) | Hyposecretion of ADH | 4. | Gigantism |
| (e) | Hypersecretion of Thyroxine | 5. | Diabetes mellitus |
| 6. | Exophthalmic goitre | ||
| 7. | Cretinism | ||
Oversecretion of thyroxin causes ______ goitre.
Identify label ‘X’ from the given diagram and name the cells, which regulate concentration of calcium and phosphorous in the blood and select the correct option given below.
