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Question
Rewrite the correct form of the statement: Cretinism is caused due to deficiency of Adrenaline.
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Solution
Cretinism is caused due to deficiency of thyroxine.
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The diagram given below represents the location and structure of an endocrine gland. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
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- Name the disease caused due to undersecretion of the above mentioned hormone in children.
- Name the disease caused due to hypersecretion of the above mentioned hormone.
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If you stand to make your maiden speech before a large audience, your mouth dries up and heart rate increases. What brings about these changes?
Complete the following table by filling in the blanks numbered 1 to 7.
| Gland | Hormone secreted | Effect on body |
| (1) ______ | (2) ______ | Regulates basal metabolism |
| Pancreas ("beta" cells) | (3) ______ | Controls blood sugar |
| (4) ______ | (5) ______ | Increases heart beat |
| (6) ______ | Thyroid stimulating hormone | (7) ______ |
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Adrenal
Sketch and label the structure of adrenal gland.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Adrenal medulla produces adrenaline.
Short answer question
Explain how the adrenal medulla and sympathetic nervous system function as a closely integrated system.
Which of the following statements is TRUE for Cushing's disease?
Which pair of adrenal hormones is NOT synthesized by the action of ACTH.
