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प्रश्न
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The diagram given below represents the location and structure of an endocrine gland. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
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- Name the endocrine gland shown in the diagram.
- Name the secretion of the gland which regulates basal metabolism.
- Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of the above mentioned hormone.
- Name the disease caused due to undersecretion of the above mentioned hormone in children.
- Name the disease caused due to hypersecretion of the above mentioned hormone.
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उत्तर
(i) The endocrine gland shown in the diagram is the thyroid gland.
(ii) The hormone that regulates basal metabolism is thyroxine.
(iii) The mineral element required for the synthesis of thyroxine is iodine.
(iv) The disease caused by the under-secretion of thyroxine in children is cretinism.
(v) The disease caused by the hypersecretion of thyroxine is exophthalmic goitre.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Cretinism and Myxoedema are due to
A. Hypersecretion of thyroxin
B. Hypersecretion of growth hormone
C. Hyposecretion of thyroxin
D. Hyposecretion of growth hormone
Name the following:
The hormone which stimulates the entire sympathetic nervous system.
Name the hormone produced by the following gland, giving one function:
Adrenal medulla
Write about some functions of adrenal glands.
Give the Technical Term: Name the gland in the body that secretes the so-called ‘Emergency hormone’.
Give the Technical Term: Name the glands which secrete the following hormone: Noradrenalin
State the Location
Adrenal
Short answer question
Explain how the adrenal medulla and sympathetic nervous system function as a closely integrated system.
______ is responsible for increase in blood glucose.
One of the effects of increased secretion of adrenaline is ______.
