Questions of Hormones Other Than Sex Hormones - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 6 Class 7 - Adolescence: A Stage of Growth and Change (Curiosi

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Q7 (Medium): How does the pituitary gland affect growth during adolescence?

Answer:
We have studied that pituitary gland secretes growth hormone which regulates body growth . This is why some adolescents grow faster than others.

  • Growth hormone controls rate of body growth
  • Pituitary is part of endocrine system
  • Hormone travels through blood to body parts
  • Proper hormone levels ensure normal growth
Growth Hormone Action Pituitary gland Secretes growth hormone Blood transport Hormone travels through bloodstream Target tissues Bones and muscles receive signal Body growth increases during adolescence

Q11 (Medium): Goitre is caused by the deficiency of iodine. How does iodine help prevent this condition?

Answer:
We have studied that thyroid gland needs iodine to produce thyroid hormone for normal growth . This is why iodine deficiency causes goitre.

  • Thyroid hormone requires iodine for production
  • Thyroid hormone essential for normal metabolism
  • Iodine deficiency makes thyroid gland enlarge
  • Adequate iodine intake prevents goitre formation
Iodine and Thyroid Function Iodine intake From food and water Thyroid uses iodine To make thyroid hormone Normal metabolism Hormone regulates body functions Healthy thyroid, no goitre
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