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प्रश्न
Mention the difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
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उत्तर
The difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are-
| Hypothyroidism | Hyperthyroidism |
| (i) Involves less than normal production of thyroid hormone. | (i) Involves more than normal production of thyroid hormone. |
| (ii) May happen because of iodine deficiency. | (ii) May happen because of the development of tumours or nodules in the thyroid gland. |
| (iii) Symptoms include fatigue, dry hair, dry skin, muscle cramps, decreased menstrual flow, etc. | (iii) Symptoms include feeling hot, forgetfulness, sweating, increased heart rate, disturbed bowel movement, etc. |
| (iv) Reduces metabolic rate. | (iv) Increases metabolic rate. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention which of the statements are true (T) and which are false (F). Give reason in support of your answer.
Simple goiter can be prevented by using iodised salt in food.
Select the odd one out of the following:
TSH, ACTH, Insulin
Name the hormone produced by the following glands giving one function of each:
(i) Thyroid (ii) Pancreas (iii) Adrenal medulla
Is the following gland an exocrine or an endocrine gland?
Thyroid gland
People living in hilly regions usually suffer from simple goitre. Explain.
Goiter is usually observed in people living in hilly regions.
Give a labeled diagram of parathyroid gland.
Name the Following: Iodine is necessary for the secretion of which hormone.
Fill in the Blanks:
A hormone which influences the ossification of bones is ______.
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In adult deficiency in secretion of thyroid produces a disease called ______.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Thyroxin regulates metabolism.
Hormone thyroxine, adrenaline, and nonadrenaline are formed from _____________.
Which two hormones are responsible for the regulation of calcium and phosphorus in the blood?
Decreased secretion of thyroid hormones in children leads to ______.
Senthil has high blood pressure, protruded eyeball, and an increased body temperature. Name the endocrine gland involved and the hormone secretion responsible for this condition.
Which hormone is produced by the parafollicular cells?
Identify the amine.
Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which of the following hormone?
What are the effects of hypothyroidism (observed during pregnancy) on the development and maturation of a growing baby?
Draw a neat diagram of thyroid gland and label thyroid follicle, follicular cells and blood capillaries.
Describe role of hormones secreted by thyroid gland.
Name two types of disorders caused due to hyposecretion of thyroid gland.
What is the difference between Gull's and Grave's disease?
Match the items given in Column I with the most appropriate ones in Column II and rewrite the correct Matching pairs:
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Hyposecretion of Thyroxine in adults | 1. | Diabetes insipidus |
| (b) | Hyposecretion of Insulin | 2. | Myxedema |
| (c) | Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in Childhood | 3. | Dwarfism |
| (d) | Hyposecretion of ADH | 4. | Gigantism |
| (e) | Hypersecretion of Thyroxine | 5. | Diabetes mellitus |
| 6. | Exophthalmic goitre | ||
| 7. | Cretinism | ||
Mention the significance of the following mineral:
Iodine in our food
Oversecretion of thyroxin causes ______ goitre.
Mention the name of disease based on the clue/symptom given below:
Swelling in the neck.
Write the main function of the following hormone.
Thyroxine
Identify the gland with the help of following clue:
A bilobed (butterfly-shaped) gland.
