Match the following hormone with the disorder caused :Hormone Disorder Caused (a) Insulin 1. Cushing’s syndrome (b) Thyroxine 2. Diabetes insipidus (c) Glucocorticoids 3. Acromegaly (d) Growth hormone 4. Goitre 5. Diabetes Mellitus
The correct matching of hormones and the disorders they cause is as follows:
- (a) Insulin - 5. Diabetes Mellitus: Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels. A deficiency in insulin or insulin resistance leads to diabetes mellitus, characterized by high blood sugar.
- (b) Thyroxine - 4. Goitre: Thyroxine is a thyroid hormone crucial for metabolism. Inadequate production or excessive stimulation of the thyroid gland can lead to goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland.
- (c) Glucocorticoids - 1. Cushing’s syndrome: Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones produced by the adrenal glands. Excessive levels of glucocorticoids, often due to medication or tumors, cause Cushing's syndrome, marked by high blood sugar, weight gain, and other symptoms.
- (d) Growth hormone - 3. Acromegaly: Growth hormone, produced by the pituitary gland, stimulates growth. Excessive production of growth hormone in adults results in acromegaly, leading to enlarged hands, feet, and facial features.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 1 (d) 3
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1. The Commission did not hold enquiries in the districts which were not affected.
2. The Commission did record the statements of ryots, sahukars and eye-witnesses.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
