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Question
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.
Options
True
False
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Solution
True
Reason-Iodine is an active ingredient in the production of the thyroxine hormone.
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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 |
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Thyroid stimulating hormone
The thyroid gland is called as nature gland.
Which diseases is caused by the hypersecretion of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids?
Which is the only gland that stores its hormones?
Identify the INCORRECT match.
Which of the following is not a ductless gland?
Which hormone deficiency is responsible for the following?
Goitre
Islets of Langerhans are located in the ______.
Identify the gland with the help of following clue:
A bilobed (butterfly-shaped) gland.
