Which hormonal deficiency is reponsible for the following ?
(a) Diabetes mellitus, (b) Goitre, (c ) Cretinism

Explanation

(a) Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is characterized by abnoramally high glucose levels in the blood due to the deficiency of hormone, called insulin.
(b) Goitre
Goitre is charactrised by an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland due to the deficiency of thyroxin
(c ) Cretinism
Cretinism is characterized by stunted growth in the baby due to the deficiency of thyroid hormone in the body.