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Question
Name the following;
Diseases caused due to hypothyroidism.
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Solution
Simple goitre, Cretinism and Myxoedema.
RELATED QUESTIONS
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 |
Given ahead is a portion from the human body showing some important structure in ventral (front) view.
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- Where is this portion located in the body?
- Name the structures numbered 1-3.
- State one main function of each of the structures named above.
- Is there any duct to carry the secretions from the structure numbered 2? If so, give its name.
Define the following:
Hypothyroidism
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Regulates basal metabolism
Name the hormone produced by the following gland giving one function: Thyroid
Give a labeled diagram of parathyroid gland.
Which two hormones are responsible for the regulation of calcium and phosphorus in the blood?
Which hormone requires iodine for its formation?
Which diseases is caused by the hypersecretion of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids?
Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of thyroxine.
