Hormonal Deficiencies & Endocrine Disorders — NEET Biology
📚 Practice ConceptWhich hormonal deficiency is responsible for the following: (a) Diabetes mellitus (b) Goitre (c) Cretinism
Consider the following statements on endocrine disorders and regulation: 1. Exophthalmic goitre is a manifestation of hyperthyroidism. 2. Addison’s disease results from overproduction of adrenal cortical hormones. 3. Diabetes mellitus is due to deficiency or resistance to insulin. 4. ANF secreted from the atrial wall lowers blood pressure. 5. Erythropoietin secreted by kidney stimulates RBC production.
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Correct answer: D — 1, 3, 4 and 5 are correct
Statement 1 : Exophthalmic goitre is a form of hyperthyroidism . Statement 2 : Addison’s disease is due to underproduction, not overproduction . Statement 3 : Diabetes mellitus results from insulin deficiency/resistance . Statement 4 : ANF lowers blood pressure . Statement 5 : Erythropoietin from kidney stimulates erythropoiesis .
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