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प्रश्न
Cretinism and Myxoedema are due to
A. Hypersecretion of thyroxin
B. Hypersecretion of growth hormone
C. Hyposecretion of thyroxin
D. Hyposecretion of growth hormone
उत्तर
Hyposecretion of thyroxine.
Cretinism is caused in children, while myxoedema is caused in adults.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Given below is the outline of the human body showing the important glands :
(i) Name the glands marked 1 to 4.
(ii) Name the hormone secreted by part 2. Give one important function of this hormone.
(iii) Name the endocrine part of the numbered 3.
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Give the exact location of the Adrenal gland
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| (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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Increased blood supply to muscles.
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