Differentiate: Cretinism and Myxedema.

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Cretinism	Myxedema
Caused by hyposecretion of thyroxine in infants.	Caused by hyposecretion of thyroxine in adults.
It is characterized by stunted growth, pot belly, protruding tongue and pigeon chest.	It is characterized by puffy appearance due to accumulation of fat in the subcutaneous tissue and oedema (accumulation of water in tissue space).
Mental and sexual retardation takes place.	Mental and sexual development is not affected but patients lack alertness.

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पाठ 9: The Endocrine System - Differentiate

पाठ 9 The Endocrine System
Differentiate | Q 5

Give an example of a progestational hormone.

Describe the T. S. of thyroid gland

Name the following:

The largest endocrine gland.

Which one of the following is not an endocrine gland?

Give the Technical Term: What are releasing hormones?

Give the Technical Term: Name the glands which secrete the following hormone: Testosterone

Choose the Odd One Out.

Which of the following hormone is not secreted under the influence of pituitary gland?

Which endocrine gland is present in males but not in females?

Select the right match of endocrine gland and their hormone among the options given below