Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Differentiate: Cretinism and Myxedema.
Distinguish Between
Advertisements
Solution
| Cretinism | Myxedema |
| Caused by hyposecretion of thyroxine in infants. | Caused by hyposecretion of thyroxine in adults. |
| It is characterized by stunted growth, pot belly, protruding tongue and pigeon chest. | It is characterized by puffy appearance due to accumulation of fat in the subcutaneous tissue and oedema (accumulation of water in tissue space). |
| Mental and sexual retardation takes place. | Mental and sexual development is not affected but patients lack alertness. |
shaalaa.com
Is there an error in this question or solution?
RELATED QUESTIONS
Define Endocrine gland
A gland having endocrine as well as exocrine function is
Give the special function of the following:
Corpus luteum
An organ, tissue or cell where a hormone produces its effects is known as ______.
Name the different endocrine glands found in the body of man.
Complete the following:
| Gland/Organ | Hormone | Function |
| (i) Stomach | __________ | __________ |
| (ii) Parathyroid | __________ | __________ |
| (iii) __________ | __________ | Lowers blood sugar level. |
| (iv) Adrenal medulla | __________ | __________ |
| (v) Pancreas (Alpha cells) | __________ | __________ |
| (vi) Testes | __________ | __________ |
Give the Technical Term: The structure which controls the master gland.
State the Function
Thyroxin
Choose the Odd One Out
Hormones are known as chemical messenger. Justify.
