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प्रश्न
Name the hormone produced by the following gland giving one function: Thyroid
उत्तर
The thyroid secretes thyroxin. It controls basal metabolic rate (BMR), growth and differentiation of the body
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Given ahead is a portion from the human body showing some important structure in ventral (front) view.
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- Where is this portion located in the body?
- Name the structures numbered 1-3.
- State one main function of each of the structures named above.
- Is there any duct to carry the secretions from the structure numbered 2? If so, give its name.
Define the following:
Exophthalmic goiter
The thymus is larger and more prominent in children than is adults.
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Short answer question
Which are the 2 types of goitre? What are its causes?
What will happen if intake of iodine in our diet is low?
What are the effects of hypothyroidism (observed during pregnancy) on the development and maturation of a growing baby?
Match the items given in Column I with the most appropriate ones in Column II and rewrite the correct Matching pairs:
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Hyposecretion of Thyroxine in adults | 1. | Diabetes insipidus |
| (b) | Hyposecretion of Insulin | 2. | Myxedema |
| (c) | Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in Childhood | 3. | Dwarfism |
| (d) | Hyposecretion of ADH | 4. | Gigantism |
| (e) | Hypersecretion of Thyroxine | 5. | Diabetes mellitus |
| 6. | Exophthalmic goitre | ||
| 7. | Cretinism | ||
Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of thyroxine.
Oversecretion of thyroxin causes ______ goitre.
