Question

Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency?

• A. Hypothyroidism – Cretinism.
• B. Hypothyroidism – Grave’s disease.
• C. Parathormone – Tetany.
• D. Thyroxine – Myxoedema.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Parathormone – Tetany.

Parathormone is a peptide hormone secreted by parathyroid glands. Hyposecretion of parathormone lowers concentration of calcium ions in the blood. This causes cramping and twitching of the muscles or tetany (involuntary muscle contraction).