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Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency?
Options:
A .  Hypothyroidism – Cretinism
B .  Hypothyroidism – Graves' disease
C .  Parathormone  – Tetany
D .  Hyperthyroidism – Myxoedema
Answer: Option C
:
C
Parathormone is a peptide hormone secreted by parathyroid glands. Hyposecretion of parathormone lowers concentration of calcium ions in the blood. Thiscauses cramping and twitching of the mucles or tetany (involuntary muscle contraction).

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