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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
The diagram given below represents the location and structure of an endocrine gland. Study the same and answer the questions that follow
(i) Name the endocrine gland shown in the diagram.
(ii) Name the secretion of the gland which regulates basal metabolism.
(iii) Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of the above mentioned hormone.
(iv) Name the disease caused due to undersecretion of the above mentioned hormone in children.
(v) Name the disease caused due to hypersecretion of the above mentioned hormone.
Gigantism and Acromegaly are due to :
A. Hyposecretion of Thyroxine
B. Hyposecretion of Growth hormone
C. Hypersecretion of Thyroxine
D. Hypersecretion of Growth hormone
fill in the blanks with suitable functions: Thyroid gland and _________
Name the following:
The hormone which increases blood pressure
Some adult women may develop facial hairs. What may be the cause for it?
State the Location
Adrenal
Which of the following statements is TRUE for Cushing's disease?
Name the endocrine gland associated with kidneys?
Cortisol is secreted by ______.
Correct the following statement by replacing the term underlined.
Tetraiodothyronine is an emergency hormone.
