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प्रश्न
Distinguish between Diabetes mellitus and Diabetes insipidus (endocrine gland concerned).
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उत्तर
| Feature | Diabetes mellitus | Diabetes insipidus |
| Endocrine Gland Concerned | Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans) | Pituitary Gland (Posterior part) |
| Hormone Involved | Insulin | Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin |
| Primary Dysfunction | Inability to produce or use insulin effectively, leading to high blood glucose levels | Inability to regulate water balance, leading to excessive urination and thirst |
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Choose the odd one out from each series
The glands – thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, prostate
…………………………………………
Match the items of column I with those of column II
| Column I | Column II | ||
| 1 | β (beta) cells of islets of Langerhans |
a | condition due to undersecretion of thyroxine in adults |
| 2 | Thyroid | b | Glucocorticoids |
| 3 | Cretinism | c | Exophthalmic goitre |
| 4 | Addison's disease | d | Increases heart beat |
| 5 | Hypothyroidism | e | Thyroxine |
| 6 | Myxoedema | f | Adrenal cortex |
| 7 | Adrenaline Under secretion of thyroxine in a child |
h | Under secretion of thyroxine in a child |
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Islets of Langerhans are found in the brain.
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Hypersecretion
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