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Exophthalmic goitre is caused due to the overactivity of

Over secretion of thyroxine hormone from thyroid gland causes exophthalmic goitre. This is called hyperthyroidism.

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What causes the following?

(i) Acromegaly ………………………………………………


(ii) Diabetes insipidus ………………………………

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A gland having endocrine as well as exocrine function is

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The secretion of ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) is inhibited by

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Name the following:

(a) The three hormones produced by the pancreas.


(b) The hormone produced by the adrenal medulla.


(c) The condition caused by the oversecretion of insulin.


(d) The hormone secreted by(beta) cells of the islets of Langerhans.


(e) The hormone which increases blood pressure.


(f) The hormone causing more urine formation.


(g) The hormone which stimulates the entire sympathetic nervous system.