Biology
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 |
Endocrine System
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| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| Cretinism | Abnormal development of infant |
| Diabetes Mellitus | Insufficient insulin in blood |
| Increased metabolic rate | Oversecretion of thyroxine |
| Simple goitre | Insufficient iodine in food |
| Growth hormone | Pituitary gland |
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