Match the following with repect to glands and disease
A. Addison's disease1. PituitaryB. Tetany2. ThyroidC. Acromegaly 3. Adrenal cortexD. Myxoedema4. Parathyroid.
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. Acromegaly means the abnormal growth of the hands, feet, and face.
Myxoedema - It is associated with severe hypothyroidism and lack of thyroid hormone in the adult. It is swelling of the face.