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प्रश्न
The thymus is larger and more prominent in children than is adults.
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उत्तर
The thymus gland is supposed to stimulate growth and provide immunity in children. Hence it is larger and more prominent in children than in adults.
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| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Hyposecretion of Thyroxine in adults | 1. | Diabetes insipidus |
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| (c) | Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in Childhood | 3. | Dwarfism |
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| 6. | Exophthalmic goitre | ||
| 7. | Cretinism | ||
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