Biology
The diagram given below represents the location and structure of an endocrine gland. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
(i) Name the endocrine gland shown in the diagram.
(ii) Name the secretion of the gland which regulates basal metabolism.
(iii) Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of the above mentioned hormone.
(iv) Name the disease caused due to under secretion of the above mentioned hormone in children.
(v) Name the disease caused due to hypersecretion of the above mentioned hormone.
Endocrine System
ICSE 2017
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Answer
(i) The gland shown in the diagram is Thyroid gland.
(ii) Thyroxine regulates the basal metabolism.
(iii) The mineral element required for the synthesis of the above mentioned hormone is Iodine.
(iv) The disease caused due to under secretion of the above mentioned hormone in children is Cretinism.
(v) The disease caused due to hypersecretion of the above mentioned hormone is Exophthalmic goitre.
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