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प्रश्न
On an educational trip to Uttaranchal, Ketki and her friends observe that many local people were having swollen necks. Please help Ketki and her friends to find out the solutions to the following questions.
Which probable disease are these people suffering from?
उत्तर
Goitre. This is due to the overstimulation of thyroid gland which causes an enlargement in the gland.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention which of the statements are true (T) and which are false (F). Give reason in support of your answer.
Simple goiter can be prevented by using iodised salt in food.
Why is iodine as a nutrient, important to our body?
People living in the low Himalayan hilly regions often suffer from goiter. What could be the possible reason for it?
Name the following:
The hormone that controls the basal metabolic rate
Differentiate: Simple Goitre and Exophthalmic Goitre.
The mammalian thymus is mainly concerned with:
Which of the following statements is TRUE for Grave's disease?
What are the effects of hypothyroidism (observed during pregnancy) on the development and maturation of a growing baby?
Define the following term:
Myxoedema
Give reason.
Simple goitre can be prevented by using iodised salt in food.
