match the following terms with the correct definitions (Lo 35.1, 35.3) a.giganti

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match the following terms with the correct definitions (Lo 35.1, 35.3)

a.gigantism

b.somatotropin

c.cretinism

d.target organ

e.endocrine

f.dwarfism

g.somatostatin

h.hormone

1 condition of inhibited development of the brain

2 substance that is secreted and then exerts its effects in another location

3 inadequate secretion of growth hormone in childhood

4 pertaining to glands that secrete substance into the blood

5 growth hormone

6 increased secretion of growth hormone in childhood

7 blocks the release of growth hormone

8 specific tissue where a hormone exerts its action

Explanation / Answer

A. Gigantism: Option 6 increased secretion of growth hormone in childhood

B. Somatotropin : Option 5 growth hormone .

It is secredted by anterior pitutary gland stimulating growth in organisms.

C. Cretinism : Option 1 condition of inhibited development of the brain

It is seen in infants and children due to low levels iodine and lack of thyroid hormone secretion. It is developed due maternal hypothyroidism.It leads to physical and mental retardation with stunted growth showing dwaf appearence.

D. Target organ : Option 8 specific tissue where a hormone exerts its action

E. Endocrine : Option 4 pertaining to glands that secrete substance into the blood

F. Dwarfism : Option 3 inadequate secretion of growth hormone in childhood

G. Somatostatin : Option 7 blocks the release of growth hormone

H. Hormone : 2 .substance that is secreted and then exerts its effects in another location

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