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प्रश्न
The thyroid gland is called as nature gland.
उत्तर
The thyroid gland is also called as nature gland because it secretes thyroxin hormone which is mainly responsible for the normal behaviour of human beings. In adequate supply of hormones human behaviour remains normal. In case of excess supply of hormones in the blood there are increased metabolic activities, raised nervous excitability and increased physical activity accompanied by fatigue and loss of weight.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Define the following:
Exophthalmic goiter
Where is the thymus gland located and what is its function?
Goiter is usually observed in people living in hilly regions.
Give the Technical Term: Name the hormones which lead to the following condition: Myxedema
Which two hormones are responsible for the regulation of calcium and phosphorus in the blood?
Which diseases is caused by the hypersecretion of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids?
What will happen if intake of iodine in our diet is low?
Name the gland that causes following disorder.
Addison's disease
Name the following:
Symptoms of cretinism.
