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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
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.
Why is iodine as a nutrient, important to our body?
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 |
Give the special function of the following:
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Is the following gland an exocrine or an endocrine gland?
Thyroid gland
Fill in the Blanks:
In adult deficiency in secretion of thyroid produces a disease called ______.
What are the signs of myxoedema?
Name two types of disorders caused due to hyposecretion of thyroid gland.
Which hormone deficiency is responsible for the following?
Goitre
Give reason.
Simple goitre can be prevented by using iodised salt in food.
