Question

Which of these is incorrectly paired?

• A. Myxoedema - Swollen facial tissue
• B. Cretinism - Mentally challenged
• C. Grave's disease - Exophthalmos
• D. Insulin - Increases blood glucose levels

Answer 1

The correct option is D Insulin - Increases blood glucose levels

A. Myxoedema, also known as Gull's disease occurs due to hypothyroidism in adulthood. The skin becomes coarse and swollen in the facial areas.

B. Cretinism is the retarded mental and physical development due to hyposecretion of thyroid hormones.

C. Grave's disease or exophthalmic goitre occurs due to over secretion of thyroid hormone. In exophthalmic goitre, protrusion of eyeballs occur due to deposition of excess fat behind the eyes and this is known as exophthalmos.

D. Insulin acts on hepatocytes and adipocytes and increases the uptake of cellular glucose and its utilisation. This leads to decreased blood glucose levels.

Hence, option D is incorrectly paired.

So, the correct answer is 'Insulin - Increases blood glucose levels'.