Chemical Coordination and integration — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYChemical Coordination and integration5 Marks
Question
Mention the difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
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Answer
Hyperthyroidism is increased levels of thyroid hormones whereas hypothyroidism is decreased levels of thyroid hormones.
Hyperthyroidism can lead to thyrotoxicosis and grave's disease whereas hypothyroidism does not produce those diseases.
There is faster metabolism in hyperthyroidism while there is a slow $\hat{\mathrm{A}}$ metabolism in hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism is treated by supplements of thyroid hormones and hyperthyroidism is treated by anti-thyroid drugs.
Hypothyroidism shows decreased levels of $T_3$ and $T_4$ and increased levels of TSH whereas in hyperthyroidism, there is an increased levels of $T_3$ and $T_4$ and a decreased level in TSH.
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