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प्रश्न
Define the following:
Hypothyroidism
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उत्तर
Hypothyroidism - It is the under secretion of thyroxine by thyroid gland which leads to retarded growth and mental development in infants.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention which of the statements are true (T) and which are false (F). Give reason in support of your answer.
Simple goiter can be prevented by using iodised salt in food.
Given ahead is a portion from the human body showing some important structure in ventral (front) view.
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- Where is this portion located in the body?
- Name the structures numbered 1-3.
- State one main function of each of the structures named above.
- Is there any duct to carry the secretions from the structure numbered 2? If so, give its name.
Is the following gland an exocrine or an endocrine gland?
Thyroid gland
The thyroid gland is called as nature gland.
Give the Technical Term: Name a condition caused due to hypo secretion of thyroxin in adults.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Thyroxin regulates metabolism.
How does the tongue detect the sensation of taste?
Cretinism is caused due to ______ of thyroxin.
Mention the name of disease based on the clue/symptom given below:
Eyes are protruded.
