ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE ORGANS
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an undersecretion of thyroxine.
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a defect in hormone release from the posterior pituitary.
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a lower than normal level of insulin-like growth factors.
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hyposecretion of oxytocin.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Too little production of thyroxine by the thyroid gland is known as hypothyroidism. It may be caused by autoimmune diseases, poor iodine intake or caused by the use of certain drugs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hypothyroidism refers to a deficiency of the thyroid hormone thyroxine. Thyroxine is the principal hormone produced by the thyroid gland. The major function of thyroxine is to control the rate of metabolism. In adults, hypothyroidism causes a condition called myxoedema.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hyperthyroidism happens when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. This condition also is called overactive thyroid. Hyperthyroidism speeds up the body’s metabolism. That can cause many symptoms, such as weight loss, hand tremors, and rapid or irregular heartbeat.