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[#541] The disease Goitre is caused in persons who do not have in their diet sufficient
Correct Answer

(C) Iodine

Explanation

Solution: Goitre is caused in persons who do not have sufficient iodine in their diet.

[#542] In case of a heart attack, a hormone is injected as an emergency measure, Which one is it?
Correct Answer

(B) Adrenaline

Explanation

Solution: In the case of a heart attack, the hormone that injected as an emergency measure is Adrenaline. An adrenaline shot can increase the chance that the heart will regain a normal rhythm or restart your heart after a cardiac arrest by directing the flow of blood to the heart.

[#543] Which of the following hormone is called the emergency hormone ?
Correct Answer

(B) Adrenaline

Explanation

Solution: Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone and medication. Adrenaline is normally produced by both the adrenal glands and a small number of neurons in the medulla oblongata, where it acts as a neurotransmitter involved in regulating visceral functions.

[#544] Which cells secrete hormones?
Correct Answer

(D) Glands

Explanation

Solution: Glands secrete hormones.

[#545] Insulin is secreted from which gland or organ of human body?
Correct Answer

(D) Pancreas

Explanation

Solution: The most important hormone that the pancreas produces is insulin. Insulin is released by the 'beta cells' in the islets of Langerhans in response to food.