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प्रश्न
Goiter is usually observed in people living in hilly regions.
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उत्तर
The soil and water in hilly regions is deficient in iodine. Hence goitre is usually observed in people living in hilly regions.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
People living in the low Himalayan hilly regions often suffer from goiter. What could be the possible reason for it?
Given ahead is a portion from the human body showing some important structure in ventral (front) view.
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- Where is this portion located in the body?
- Name the structures numbered 1-3.
- State one main function of each of the structures named above.
- Is there any duct to carry the secretions from the structure numbered 2? If so, give its name.
Name the hormone produced by the following gland, giving one function:
Thyroid
Is the following gland an exocrine or an endocrine gland?
Thyroid gland
Fill in the Blanks:
Lack of iodine in diet causes ______.
The growth and functions of the thyroid gland are controlled by ______.
Under secretion of thyroxine in children cause
Thyroid is located close to ______.
Given below is a group of terms. In the group the first pair indicates the relationship between the two terms. Suggest the suitable word(s) for the fourth place.
Children: Cretinism :: Adults : ______.
Mention the name of disease based on the clue/symptom given below:
Dwarfism and mental retardation in children.
