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Write the functions of thyrocalcitonin.

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TCT is a polypeptide hormone, which regulates the blood calcium and phosphate levels. It reduces the blood calcium level and opposes the effects of parathyroid hormone.
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  1. Name the two hormones of thyroid gland ?

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  2. List the functions of Thyroxine

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  3. Write the functions of thyrocalcitonin.

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  4. What are the two types of cells in parathyroid gland ? What are its fu...

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  5. Write about the requirement of iodine in the formation of thyroxine ho...

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  6. Which hormone is called "hypercalcemic hormone"? Why?

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  7. List the four hormones secreted by thymus gland.

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  8. What is the primary function of thymus? How much it is important to ...

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  9. Write the three zones of adrenal cortex of adrenal gland.

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  10. Which part of the pancreas is endocrone is endocrine in nature? What a...

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  11. What are the tunctions ot glucocorticoids?

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  12. What are the functions of mineralocorticoids?

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  13. Why insulin is called hypoglycemic hormone ?

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  14. What is the injection administered to diabeteic patients? Why is it gi...

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  15. Define the following terms. (i) Glygogenolysis. (ii) Gluconeogenes...

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  16. List out the functions of testosterone.

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  17. What are the function of the female hormones such as oestrogen and pro...

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  18. Why myxodema is caused? What are its symptoms.

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  19. What is the other name for Grave' s disease ? Why it is caused? What...

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  20. Differentitate exophthalmic goitre from endemic goitre.

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