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प्रश्न
Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of thyroxine.
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उत्तर
Iodine
Explanation:
Iodine is the primary component of the thyroxine protein. Thyroxine cannot establish its structure without the presence of iodine.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
match the conditions in column A with the cause in column B.
| A (Condition) | B (Cause) | ||
| a | Dwarfism and mental retardation | 1 | shortage of glucose in blood |
| b | Diabetes mellitus | 2 | Over secretion of growth hormone |
| c | Excess of glucose in blood | 3 | Insulin shock |
| d | Gigantism | 4 | Over secretion of thyroxine |
| e | Enlargement of breasts in adult males | 5 | Hypothyroidism |
| f | Exophthalmic goitre | 6 | Over secretion of cortical hormones |
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.
Goiter is usually observed in people living in hilly regions.
Long answer question.
What will be the effect of thyroid gland atrophy on the human body?
What will happen if the intake of iodine in our diet is low?
Mention the difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
Name two types of disorders caused due to hyposecretion of thyroid gland.
Mention the name of disease based on the clue/symptom given below:
Eyes are protruded.
Name the following;
Diseases caused due to hypothyroidism.
Name the disease in which a child shows symptoms like low BMR, thick tongue, prolonged neonatal jaundice, lethargy and constipation.
