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प्रश्न
Write a short note on the function of the following hormone:
Thyroid hormones
उत्तर
- The thyroid gland produces three hormones: thyroxine, triiodothyronin, and calcitonin.
- Thyroxine and triiodothyronine regulate the body's overall metabolism and promote tissue growth and differentiation.
- Calcitonin regulates calcium levels in the blood.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the hormone produced by the following glands giving one function of each:
(i) Thyroid (ii) Pancreas (iii) Adrenal medulla
Goiter is usually observed in people living in hilly regions.
Fill in the Blanks:
In adult deficiency in secretion of thyroid produces a disease called ______.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Thyroxin regulates metabolism.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Calcium is the main element of thyroxin.
State the Location
Thyroid
Decreased secretion of thyroid hormones in children leads to ______.
Which hormone requires iodine for its formation?
All of the statements correctly describe mode of hormone action, EXCEPT ______.
Given diagram is ofT. S. of the Thyroid gland identifies labels 'X' and 'Y'.
Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which of the following hormone?
The mineral element needed for the functioning of the Thyroid gland:
Sketch and Label thyroid gland.
What is the difference between Gull's and Grave's disease?
Cretinism is caused due to ______ of thyroxin.
Mention the name of disease based on the clue/symptom given below:
Swelling in the neck.
Name the following:
Symptoms of cretinism.
