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प्रश्न
Name the hormone produced by the following gland, giving one function:
Thyroid
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उत्तर
The thyroid gland produces the hormone thyroxine. One important function of this hormone is to regulate basal metabolism.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which hormone deficiency is responsible for the following?
Cretinism
match the conditions in column A with the cause in column B.
| A (Condition) | B (Cause) | ||
| a | Dwarfism and mental retardation | 1 | shortage of glucose in blood |
| b | Diabetes mellitus | 2 | Over secretion of growth hormone |
| c | Excess of glucose in blood | 3 | Insulin shock |
| d | Gigantism | 4 | Over secretion of thyroxine |
| e | Enlargement of breasts in adult males | 5 | Hypothyroidism |
| f | Exophthalmic goitre | 6 | Over secretion of cortical hormones |
Name the following:
Hormone regulating metamorphosis.
Draw and label the structure of thyroid gland.
Long answer question
Describe in brief an account of disorders of the thyroid.
Which diseases is caused by the hypersecretion of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids?
Mention the significance of the following mineral:
Iodine in our food
Mention the name of disease based on the clue/symptom given below:
Eyes are protruded.
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.
Which of the following are NOT under the control of thyroid hormone?
- Maintenance of water and electrolyte balance.
- Regulation of basal metabolic rate.
- Normal rhythm of sleep-wake cycle.
- Development of immune system
- Support the process of R.B.Cs formation.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
