NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-17

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    Which one of the following pairs matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency?

    A) Insulin             -                        Diabetes insipidus

    B) Relaxin           -                        Gigantism

    C) Prolactin         -                        Cretinism

    D) Parathyroid hormone -            Tetany

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Deficiency of parathyroid hormone causes tetany. The disease causes sustained contraction of muscles of larynx, face, hands and feet. Hence, the correct option is (d).


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