Dwarfism is caused by decreased secretion of ______ in children.

(a)

GH

(b)

FSH

(c)

GTH

(d)

ACTH

Goitre is caused due to the inadequate supply of _____ in our diet.

(a)

calcium

(b)

iodine

(c)

magnesium

(d)

iron

Thyroid gland requires _____ of iodine everyday for the production of thyroxine.

(a)

120 μg

(b)

110 μg

(c)

100 μg

(d)

150 μg

______ is the hormone secreted by Thymus.

(a)

Thymosin

(b)

Estrogen

(c)

Testosterone

(d)

Progesterone

______ first crystallised thyroxine hormone.

(a)

Edward C. Kendal

(b)

George Barger

(c)

W. M. Bayliss

(d)

E. H. Starling

Write a note on mineralocorticoids

List the functions of adrenal medulla hormones.

Write a note an thymus gland.

What will happen, if the pancreas of a person stop functioning?

(a) Describe the structure of thyroid gland?
(b) List the functions of thyroid hormones.

Describe the role of pancreas in maintenance of blood sugar level.

Name the pituitary hormones, and on the target tissues? How does it exert its action.

Explain the role of growth hormone produced by pituitary gland.

Write the physiological effects of gibberellins.

Where are estrogens produced? What is the role of estrogens in the human body?

Senthil has high blood pressure, protruded eyeball and an increased body temperature. Name the endocrine gland involved and hormone secretion responsible for this condition.