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प्रश्न
Differentiate: Acromegaly and Myxedema.
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उत्तर
| Acromegaly | Myxedema |
| It occurs due to malfunctioning of pituitary gland. | It occurs due to malfunctioning of thyroid gland. |
| Occurs due to over-secretion of growth hormone. It is hyperactivity disorder. | Occurs due to low secretion of thyroxine. It is hypoactivity disorder. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give an example of a progestational hormone.
Compare the hormonal response with the nervous response with respect to their speed, transmission and the general nature of changes brought about.
Is the following gland an exocrine or an endocrine gland?
Salivary gland
Give the Technical Term: Name the hormones which lead to the following condition: Growth of beard in women
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Hormones are produced by endocrine gland.
Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow:
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- Name the cells of the pancreas that produce (1) glucagon (2) insulin.
- State the main function of (1) glucagon and (2) insulin.
- Why is the pancreas referred to as an exo-endocrine gland?
- Why is insulin not given orally but is injected into the body?
- What is the technical term for the cells of the pancreas that produce endocrine hormones?
- Where in the body is the pancreas located?
State the Location
Prostate gland
Hormones are known as chemical messenger. Justify.
In humans, the life processes are controlled and regulated by ____________.
Given below are two statements.
Statement I- Highest secretion of growth hormone (GH) is seen till puberty.
Statement II - The GH is secreted continuously throughout life for repair and replacement of cells.
In light of the above statements, select the correct option given below.
