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Question
Which glands are responsible for the following disease?
(i) Goitre (ii) Diabetes mellitus (iii) Gigantism
(iv) Diabetes insipidus (v) Cretinism (vi) Exophthalmic goiter
Answer in Brief
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Solution
| Disease | Name of Gland |
| (i) Goitre | Thyroid |
| (ii) Diabetes mellitus | Pancreas |
| (iii) Giaantism | Pituitary aland |
| (iv) Diabetes insipidus | Pancreas |
| (v) Cretinism | Thyroid |
| (vi) Exophthalmic goitre | Thyroid |
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