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प्रश्न
The sketch below shows a certain condition in an individual:
(i) Name the condition.
(ii) What is the underlying cause of this condition?
(iii) Name two other conditions that could have resulted due to a similar cause.
(iv) Which hormone is required for iodine synthesis?
(v) Where is the thyroid gland located?
(vi) The hormone secreted by the thyroid gland is controlled from which hormone?
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उत्तर
(i) Goiter
(ii) The thyroid gland enlarges due to deficiency due to deficiency of iodine in the diet.
(iii)
1. Cretinism in children
2. Myxoedema
(iv) Thyroxin
(v) It is located in a mid-ventral position in the posterior part of the pharynx.
(vi) Thyroid-stimulating hormone/TSH.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Define the following:
Hormone
Exophthalmic goitre is caused due to the overactivity of ______.
Given alongside is an outline diagram of human body showing position of certain organs.
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- Name the parts numbered 1 to 4.
- What is common to all these parts in regard to the nature of their functions?
- Name the nutrient element which is essential for the normal working of part 2.
What are endocrine glands?
Complete the table given below by filling in the blanks numbered 1 to 8.
| Gland | Hormone Secreted | Effect on Body |
| 1 | 2 | Regulates basal metabolism |
| Pancreas (β-cells) | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | 6 | Increases heart beat |
| 7 | Thyroid stimulating hormone | 8 |
Give the Technical Term: Name the hormones which lead to the following condition: Growth of beard in women
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Hormones are produced by endocrine gland.
State the Function
Progesterone
Multiple choice question.
Which one of the following is a set of discrete endocrine glands?
Which of the following statement about sex hormones is correct?
