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प्रश्न
Define the following:
Exophthalmic goiter
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उत्तर
Exophthalmic goitre a form of hyperthyroidism in which the thyroid gland is overactive and secretes excess thyroxine, producing an enlarged thyroid (goitre) together with protrusion of the eyes (exophthalmos).
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Maintenance of basal metabolism.
Write brief statement explaining the following:
People living in hilly region usually suffer from simple goitre.
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A hormone which influences the ossification of bones is ______.
Identify the amine.
A child has low BMR, delayed puberty and mental retardation. Identify the disease.
Name two types of disorders caused due to hyposecretion of thyroid gland.
Name the gland that causes following disorder:
Grave's disease
Which hormone deficiency is responsible for the following?
Goitre
Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of thyroxine.
Cretinism is caused due to ______ of thyroxin.
