Question

A is an endocrine gland which releases a hormone B. B regulates the metabolic rate of various body functions. Decrease secretion of B causes A to swell up and cause a bulge in the neck region which results in a disease condition called C. C generally results due to deficiency of a mineral D. Identify A, B, C and D.


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Answer 1

Answer:

A - thyroid gland

B- thyroid hormone (TH)

C- goitre or hypothyroidism

D - iodine

Explanation:

Thyroid gland is an endocrine gland which is composed of follicle and stromal tissues, each follicle releases the TH hormone which regulates the metabolic activity a decrease in the secretion of TH can causes thyroid gland to swell up and cause a bulge in the neck region which results in a condition called hypothyroidism commonly called goitre which happens generally due to deficiency of a mineral iodine, iodine is essential for normal rate of hormone synthesis in thyroid.

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