23) the hormone that plays an important role in the control of blood sugar levels and prevents hyperglycemia…

23) the hormone that plays an important role in the control of blood sugar levels and prevents hyperglycemia is: oxytocin acth insulin adh 24) what is the state of under - production of thyroxine from the thyroid gland? myxedema goiter acromegaly hypothyroidism

23) the hormone that plays an important role in the control of blood sugar levels and prevents hyperglycemia is: oxytocin acth insulin adh 24) what is the state of under - production of thyroxine from the thyroid gland? myxedema goiter acromegaly hypothyroidism

Answer

Brief Explanations:

  • For question 23, insulin is secreted by the pancreas and promotes the uptake of glucose by cells, thus lowering blood - sugar levels and preventing hyperglycemia. Oxytocin is involved in childbirth and lactation, ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex, and ADH regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys.
  • For question 24, hypothyroidism is the condition of under - production of thyroxine by the thyroid gland. Myxedema is a severe form of hypothyroidism in adults. Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland, and acromegaly is caused by over - production of growth hormone.

Answer:

  1. C. insulin
  2. D. Hypothyroidism