Question

Match the following with repect to glands and disease.

$$\begin{array}{cc}\text{A. Addison's disease}& \text{1. Pituitary}\\ \text{B. Tetany}& \text{2. Thyroid}\\ \text{C. Acromegaly}& \text{3. Adrenal cortex}\\ \text{D. Myxoedema}& \text{4. Parathyroid}\end{array}$$

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

Answer 1

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.