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प्रश्न
Excess secretion of growth hormone causes ______.
पर्याय
myxodema
gigantism
pneumonia
goiter
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उत्तर
Excess secretion of growth hormone causes gigantism.
Explanation:
Gigantism is caused by the excess secretion (hypersecretion) of growth hormone from the pituitary gland during childhood. It leads to abnormal and excessive growth, making a person unusually tall with elongated bones.
If this excess secretion occurs later in adulthood (after the bone plates have fused), it causes a related condition called acromegaly, characterized by enlarged hands, feet, and facial bones.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
| Hormones | Target gland |
| Gonadotrophins (LH, FSH) | ______ |
Define the following:
Endocrine gland
Define the following:
Exocrine gland
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Increased reabsorption of water in the kidneys.
Complete the table given below by filling in the blanks numbered 1 to 8.
| Gland | Hormone Secreted | Effect on Body |
| 1 | 2 | Regulates basal metabolism |
| Pancreas (β-cells) | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | 6 | Increases heart beat |
| 7 | Thyroid stimulating hormone | 8 |
Organs like the stomach and intestine are also endocrine glands. Why?
State the Function
Oxytocin
Choose the Odd One Out
Hormones are known as chemical messenger. Justify.
Comment on Acini of thyroid gland.
