Biology

Define Cretinism.

Endocrine System

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Cretinism is a condition resulting from a deficiency of thyroid hormone in fetal or early life, characterized by intellectual disability, short stature and mental retardation.

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Match the items in Column A with those in Column B.
Column A Column B
Cretinism Pituitary Gland
Diabetes Mellitus Abnormal development of infant
Increased metabolic rate Oversecretion of thyroxine
Simple goitre Insufficient iodine in food
Growth hormone Insufficient insulin in blood

Column A	Column B
Cretinism	Pituitary Gland
Diabetes Mellitus	Abnormal development of infant
Increased metabolic rate	Oversecretion of thyroxine
Simple goitre	Insufficient iodine in food
Growth hormone	Insufficient insulin in blood

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Biology

Define Cretinism.

Endocrine System

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Match the items in Column A with those in Column B.Column AColumn BCretinismPituitary GlandDiabetes MellitusAbnormal development of infantIncreased metabolic rateOversecretion of thyroxineSimple goitreInsufficient iodine in foodGrowth hormoneInsufficient insulin in blood

Define Endocrine glands.

Define Glucagon.

Define adolescence.

Match the items in Column A with those in Column B.
Column A Column B
Cretinism Pituitary Gland
Diabetes Mellitus Abnormal development of infant
Increased metabolic rate Oversecretion of thyroxine
Simple goitre Insufficient iodine in food
Growth hormone Insufficient insulin in blood