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Match the following.

A.Addisons disease1.PituitaryB.Tetany2.ThyroidC.Acromegaly3.Adrenal cortexD.Myxoedema4.Parathyroid.


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A- 1 , B- 3 , C- 2 , D - 4

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A- 3 , B- 4 , C- 1 , D - 2

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A- 3 , B- 4 , C- 2 , D - 1

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A- 3 , B- 2 , C- 1 , D - 4

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The correct option is B

A- 3 , B- 4 , C- 1 , D - 2


Addison's disease - It is caused by inadequate secretion of hormones by the adrenal cortex.

Tetany - It is caused by malfunction of the parathyroid glands and a consequent deficiency of calcium.

Acromegaly - It is caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland.

Myxoedema - It is associated with severe hypothyroidism and lack of thyroid hormone in the adult.


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