Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Define the following:
Exophthalmic goiter
Advertisements
Solution
Exophthalmic goitre a form of hyperthyroidism in which the thyroid gland is overactive and secretes excess thyroxine, producing an enlarged thyroid (goitre) together with protrusion of the eyes (exophthalmos).
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
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 |
Name the Following: Iodine is necessary for the secretion of which hormone.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Calcium is the main element of thyroxin.
Hormone thyroxine, adrenaline, and nonadrenaline are formed from _____________.
Long answer question.
What will be the effect of thyroid gland atrophy on the human body?
Why are thyroid hormones referred to as personality hormones?
Identify the amine.
Which of the following is not a ductless gland?
Hormone controlling metabolism is ______.
Mention the name of disease based on the clue/symptom given below:
Swelling in the neck.
