Question

9. Pertaining to endocrine system, what will you interpret if- 3 i) You observe swollen neck in people living in the hills ii) Over secretion of Growth Hormone takes place during childhood iii) Facial hair develops in boys aged 13.

Answer 1

If we check on the pertaining in the whole system of endocrine, then, you will be able to tell:

• Iodine deficiency with the water bodies of the hilly regions that are the main cause of swollen necks.

• The main cause will be the pituitary gland which is also termed as gigantism.

• The hormones are released that made beard hair grow.