Some diseases are given below. Fill the blanks with the name of the glands whose secretions are responsible for these diseases.
Exophthalmia and __________

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Solution

Exophthalmia:
Exophthalmic goitre is characterized by excessive leanness caused by a high metabolic rate.
Hyperthyroidism is a condition marked by higher than normal levels of synthesis and secretion of the thyroid hormone.
Hyperthyroidism causes exophthalmic goitre.
Final answer: Exophthalmia and Thyroid

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