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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pair:
Addison's disease and cushing's syndrome (cause and sugar level)
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उत्तर
| Addison's disease | Cushing's syndrome | |
| 1. | Addison's disease is caused by the undersecretion of mineralocorticoids. | Cushing syndrome is caused by the overproduction of the hormone cortisol. |
| 2. | High sugar levels often cause hypoglycemia. | Long-term elevated blood sugar levels can lead to diabetes mellitus. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the hormone produced by the following gland, giving one function:
Adrenal medulla
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Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
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Correct the following statement by replacing the term underlined.
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______ is responsible for increase in blood glucose.
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