Abnormalities caused by the hypo or hyper secretion of hormones of adrenal cortex:
i. Disease caused due to hyposecretion of hormones
(a) Addison’s disease : It is caused due to the deficiency of mineralo-corticoids and Cortisol.
Symptoms : It is characterised by low blood sugar level and low blood pressure.
ii. Disease caused due to hypersecretion of hormones
(b) Cushing’s syndrome : It is due to the excess of Cortisol.
Symptoms : It is characterised by high blood sugar level, diabetes, weakness and restlessness.
Write the name and the source of hormones regulating the following :
(a) Uterine changes in pregnancy.
(b) Urinary elimination of water.
(c) Metamorphosis of tadpoles.
(d) Plasma Ca+2 level.
(e) Na+ and K+ metabolism.
(f) Blood sugar level.
(g) Uterine contractions at the time of child's birth.
