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प्रश्न
Some adult women may develop facial hairs. What may be the cause for it?
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उत्तर
If there is an overgrowth of the adrenal cortex in an adult woman, she develops facial hairs. This condition is known as adrenal virilism.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Rewrite the correct form of the statement: Cretinism is caused due to deficiency of Adrenaline.
fill in the blanks with suitable functions: Thyroid gland and _________
Match the items given in Column A with the most appropriate ones in Column B and rewrite the correct matching pairs
| Column A | Column B | ||
| 1 | Cretinism | a | Hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex |
| 2 | Diabetes insipidus | b | Hyposecretion of Thyroxine |
| 3 | Exophthalmic Goitre | c | Hyposecretion of growth hormone |
| 4 | Adrenal virilism | d | Hyposecretion of Vasopressin |
| 5 | Dwarfism | e | Hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex |
| f | Hypersecretion of Growth hormone | ||
| g | Hypersecretion of thyroxine |
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______ is responsible for increase in blood glucose.
Distinguish between the following pair:
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Consider the following statements regarding function of adrenal medullary hormones:
- It causes pupilary constriction.
- It is a hyperglycemic hormone.
- It causes piloerection.
- It increases the strength of heart contractions.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
