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प्रश्न
Name the glucocorticoid used in treatment of allergy and why?
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उत्तर
- Cortisol is the glucocorticoid used in treatment of allergy.
- Cortisol is immunosuppressive i.e. it suppresses the synthesis of antibodies Hence, it is used in treatment of allergy
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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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Identify the odd one in the following and mention what the rest is:
Complete the following table by filling in the blanks numbered 1 to 7.
| Gland | Hormone secreted | Effect on body |
| (1) ______ | (2) ______ | Regulates basal metabolism |
| Pancreas ("beta" cells) | (3) ______ | Controls blood sugar |
| (4) ______ | (5) ______ | Increases heart beat |
| (6) ______ | Thyroid stimulating hormone | (7) ______ |
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______ is a mineralocorticoid secreted by Adrenal gland.
Name the endocrine glands associated with kidneys.
Which of the following is not a disorder of adrenal cortex?
One of the effects of increased secretion of adrenaline is ______.
