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

Hypothyroidism – Cretinism.

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Hypothyroidism – Grave’s disease.

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Parathormone – Tetany.

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Thyroxine – Myxoedema.

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Solution

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. Thiscauses cramping and twitching of the mucles or tetany (involuntary muscle contraction).

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

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