Question

Name the disorder caused by
(1) over secretion of growth hormone
(2) under secretion of insulin
(3) deficiency of iodine
(4) under secretion of growth hormone

Answer 1

1.gigantism or acromegaly
2.diabetes mellitus
3.goitre
4.dwarfism.

Answer 2

Question:-

Name the disorder which is caused by

(i) Deficiency of iodine in diet.

(ii) Deficiency of growth hormone in childhood

(iii) Deficiency of insulin

(iv) Excess of cortisol.

Answer:-

(i) Goitre: Enlargement of thyroid gland takes place leading to swelling in the neck.

(ii) Pituitary dwarfism: Stunted physical growth leading to below normal height of the affected individual.

(iii) Diabetes mellitus: Excessive urination and dehydration and increased thirst.

(iv) Cushing’s syndrome: Disproportionate distribution of body fat leading to moon face.