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प्रश्न
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Maintenance of basal metabolism.
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उत्तर
The hormone responsible for the maintenance of basal metabolism is thyroxine.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the following table by filling in the blank spaces numbered 1 to 8:
| Gland | Secretions | Effect on body |
| (1) ______ | oestrogen | (2) ______ |
| Alpha cells of islets of Langerhans | (3) ______ | (4) ______ |
| (5) ______ | (6) ______ | Protruding eyes |
| (7) ______ | (8) ______ | Gigantism |
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.
Is the following gland an exocrine or an endocrine gland?
Thyroid gland
People living in hilly regions usually suffer from simple goitre. Explain.
Draw and label the structure of thyroid gland.
Fill in the Blanks:
In adult deficiency in secretion of thyroid produces a disease called ______.
Identify the amine.
Write the functions of thyroid hormones.
Sketch and label histology of thyroid gland.
Identify label ‘X’ from the given diagram and name the cells, which regulate concentration of calcium and phosphorous in the blood and select the correct option given below.
