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प्रश्न
What causes the following?
Acromegaly
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उत्तर
Acromegaly is caused by oversecretion of Growth Hormone (GH).
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अध्याय 12: The Endocrine System - Progress Check [पृष्ठ १६३]
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Responsible for normal growth of the whole body.
What are tropic hormones?
Long answer question
Explain the role of the hypothalamus and pituitary as a coordinated unit in maintaining homeostasis?
Which disease is caused by hyper secretion of Glucocorticoids?
What is the outcome of hypersecretion of GH in childhood?
What is the outcome of hypersecretion of GH in childhood?
Match the following.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| i. | Oxytocin | a. | Stimulates resorption of water and electrolytes in DCT and collecting ducts. |
| ii. | Vasopressin | b. | Stimulates the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones. |
| iii. | LH | c. | Stimulates contraction of uterus during parturition. |
| iv. | TSH | d. | Induces discharge of ovum from Graafian follicles. |
Which one is not secreted by the pituitary?
Name the gland that causes following disorder:
Acromegaly
Write the full for of ACTH.
