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प्रश्न
The basal metabolic rate in body cells is regulated by:
विकल्प
The parathyroid
The thyroid
The pituitary
The thymus
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उत्तर
The thyroid
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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
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Name the Following: Iodine is necessary for the secretion of which hormone.
Decreased secretion of thyroid hormones in children leads to ______.
Exophthalmic goiter is due to the over secretion of thyroxine.
Senthil has high blood pressure, protruded eyeball, and an increased body temperature. Name the endocrine gland involved and the hormone secretion responsible for this condition.
On an educational trip to Uttaranchal, Ketki and her friends observe that many local people were having swollen necks. Please help Ketki and her friends to find out the solutions to the following questions.
Which probable disease are these people suffering from?
Cretinism is caused due to ______ of thyroxin.
Oversecretion of thyroxin causes ______ goitre.
