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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pair:
Addison's disease and cushing's syndrome (cause and sugar level)
उत्तर
| Addison's disease | Cushing's syndrome | |
| 1. | Addison's disease is caused by the undersecretion of mineralocorticoids. | Cushing syndrome is caused by the overproduction of the hormone cortisol. |
| 2. | High sugar levels often cause hypoglycemia. | Long-term elevated blood sugar levels can lead to diabetes mellitus. |
संबंधित प्रश्न
Briefly explain the following terms: Hormone
The hormone secreted by islets of langerhans.
Name the following:
The hormone produced by adrenal medulla.
Identify the odd one in the following and mention what the rest is:
Name the hormone produced by the following gland giving one function: Adrenal medulla
Give the Technical Term: Name the hormone which prepares the body to face an emergency situation.
Answer the questions after observing the diagram given below.
- What acts as the first messenger?
- Why can’t hormones like catecholamines enter their target cells through plasma membrane?
- Name the mode of hormone action shown in the diagram.
Correct the following statement by replacing the term underlined.
Tetraiodothyronine is an emergency hormone.
Which of the following hormone is responsible for the emotional state as fear, anger, pain and causes, rise of blood pressure and rate of heartbeat?
Name the following:
Two types of cortical hormones.
