Biology
Given below are group of terms. In each group the first pair indicates the relationship between the two terms. Suggest the suitable word(s) for the fourth place.
(a) Beta cells : Insulin :: Alpha cells : …………… .
(b) Children : Cretinism :: Adults : …………… .
(c) Undersecretion : Dwarfism :: Oversecretion : …………… .
(d) Diabetes mellitus : Insulin :: Diabetes insipidus : …………… .
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(a) Beta cells : Insulin :: Alpha cells : Glucagon.
(b) Children : Cretinism :: Adults : Myxoedema.
(c) Undersecretion : Dwarfism :: Oversecretion : Gigantism.
(d) Diabetes mellitus : Insulin :: Diabetes insipidus : Antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
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