Ncert Exercises & Solutions

7. Which hormonal deficiency is responsible for the following:

(a) Diabetes mellitus (b) Goitre (c) Cretinism

(a) Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood due to the deficiency hormone, called insulin.

(b) Goitre

Goitre is characterized by an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland due to the deficiency of thyroxin hormone in the body.

(c) Cretinism

Cretinism is characterized by stunted growth in the baby due to the deficiency of thyroid hormone in the body.