Chemical Coordination and Regulation Question 1
1. Match the following columns and select the correct option.
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Column-I
Column-II
(a) Pituitary gland
(b) Thyroid gland
(i) Grave’s disease
(c) Adrenal gland
(ii) Diabetes mellitus
(d) Pancreas
(iii) Diabetes insipidus
(iv) Addison’s disease
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Answer : b
Hints & Solutions
(b) Grave’s disease is due to excess secretion of thyroid hormones $(T_3 & T_4)$. Diabetes mellitus is due to hyposecretion of insulin from beta-cells of pancreas. Diabetes insipidus is due to hyposecretion of $ADH$ from posterior pituitary. Addison’s disease is due to hyposecretion of hormone from adrenal cortex. Diabetes insipidus is a disorder of salt and water metabolism. Its symptoms are:
- Intense thirst
- Excessive weight loss Heavy urination
