Question

The statements given below are False. Rewrite the correct form of the statement by changing the word which is underlined:

1. Alpha cells of pancreas secrete Insulin.
2. Cretinism is caused due to deficiency of Adrenaline.

Answer 1

Pancreas:

1. It is a heterocrine gland that is located behind the stomach.
2. It has a specialized group of cells called the Islets of Langerhans which produces hormones.
3. The alpha cells of the Islets of Langerhans produces insulin hormone while the beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans produces the glucagon hormone.
4. The delta cells produce somatotropin.
5. Hence, alpha cells of pancreas secrete glucagon.

Cretinism:

1. It is a disorder caused due to malfunctioning of the thyroid gland.
2. Underproduction of thyroxine results in cretinism in children.
3. The child with cretinism is physically and mentally retarded and has a pot belly.
4. Hence, Cretinism is caused due to deficiency of thyroxine.