Thyroid gland — task. Science CBSE, Class 10.

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State whether the given statement is true or false and give justification for the same:

1. Thyroid deficiency will cause delays in physical and mental development during childhood.

This statement is

Cretinism in children is characterised by delays in physical and mental development.
Cretinism in children is characterised by a decrease in basal metabolism.

2. Bone ossification, that is the formation of bone is influenced by thyrocalcitonin.

This statement is

Calcitonin inhibits the release of calcium ions from the bones, lowering blood calcium levels.
Hormone T3 and T4 influences bone ossification

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