Hypo and Hyperthyroidism

Q. Which hormonal deficiency is responsible for cretinism?

Q. Match the following from Column 1 and Column 2.
$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Column 1}& \text{Column 2}\\ \text{A. Melatonin}& \text{i. Swelling of the thyroid gland}\\ \text{B. Cretinism}& \text{ii.Increased rate of synthesis and}\\ & \text{secretion of the thyroid hormones}\\ \text{C. Hyperthyroidism}& \text{iii. Defective development and maturation}\\ & \text{of the growing baby leading to stunted growth}\\ \text{D. Goitre}& \text{iv. Regulates the diurnal rhythm of the body}\end{array}$

1. A- iv, B- ii, C-i, D-iii
2. A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i
3. A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv
4. A- iv, B-iii, C- ii, D-i

Q. In case of Grave's disease, antibodies similar to Thyroid Stimulating Hormone stimulate excess production of thyroid hormone.

1. True
2. False

Q. Give the target gland for thyrotrophin (TSH).

Q. Fill in the blank and complete the statement.

Q. Select the answer which correctly matches the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes and its function/deficiency symptom.

1. Endocrine gland - Anterior pituitary
   Hormone - Oxytocin
   Function/deficiency symptoms - Stimulates a vigorous contraction of the uterus at the time of childbirth
2. Endocrine gland - Posterior pituitary
   Hormone - Growth hormone
   Function/deficiency symptoms - Oversecretion causes dwarfism
3. Endocrine gland - Thyroid gland
   Hormone - Thyroxine
   Function/deficiency symptoms - Lack of iodine in the diet results in goitre
4. Endocrine gland - Pineal
   Hormone - ACTH
   Function/deficiency symptoms -
   High stress levels