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NEET 2024 Zoology Question 197 Solution

Topic: Chemical Coordination and Integration · Official NTA Booklet Code T1

Question

Match List I with List II. List I: A. Exophthalmic goiter; B. Acromegaly; C. Cushing's syndrome; D. Cretinism. List II: I. Excess secretion of cortisol, moon face & hyperglycemia; II. Hypo-secretion of thyroid hormone and stunted growth; III. Hyper secretion of thyroid hormone & protruding eye balls; IV. Excessive secretion of growth hormone. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option (2) : A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

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📋 Given Parameters & Problem Setup

List I (Endocrine Pathologies) A: Exophthalmic goiter; B: Acromegaly; C: Cushing’s syndrome; D: Cretinism

List II (Pathophysiological Basis) I: Excess secretion of cortisol, moon face & hyperglycemia; II: Hypo-secretion of thyroid hormone and stunted growth; III: Hyper secretion of thyroid hormone & protruding eye balls; IV: Excessive secretion of growth hormone

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The 30-Second Exam Hall Shortcut: ⚡ Endocrine Disease Landmark Match

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Exophthalmic goiter = Hyperthyroid & protruding eyeballs (III); Acromegaly = Excess GH in adults (IV); Cushing’s = Excess cortisol & moon face (I); Cretinism = Hypothyroid & stunted growth in children (II)! Match: A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II!

1 A. Exophthalmic goiter (Graves’ disease): Hypersecretion of thyroid hormones, enlarged thyroid, protruding eyeballs, increased BMR (III).

2 B. Acromegaly: Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone (GH) in adults causing disfigurement (IV).

3 C. Cushing’s syndrome: Hypersecretion of cortisol (glucocorticoids) causing moon face, wasting, and hyperglycemia (I).

4 D. Cretinism: Hypothyroidism during pregnancy/infancy causing stunted growth, mental retardation, deaf-mutism (II).

5 Matching order: A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II -> Option (2) / B.

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Why You Can 100% Trust This Shortcut: NCERT Biology · Chemical Coordination and Integration (Endocrine Gland Hyper- and Hyposecretion)

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Step-by-Step Rigorous Workflow & Mathematical Proof

Step 1

Match Thyroid Pathologies

Exophthalmic goitre is a form of hyperthyroidism, characterised by enlargement of the thyroid gland, protrusion of the eyeballs, increased basal metabolic rate, and weight loss, also called Graves' disease (A -> III). Hypothyroidism during pregnancy causes defective development and maturation of the growing baby leading to stunted growth (cretinism), mental retardation, low intelligence quotient, abnormal skin, deaf-mutism, etc. (D -> II).

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Match Pituitary and Adrenal Pathologies

Excess secretion of growth hormone in adults especially in middle age can result in severe disfigurement (especially of the face) called acromegaly (B -> IV). Hypersecretion of cortisol by the adrenal cortex leads to Cushing’s syndrome, characterized by fat accumulation in face ("moon face"), muscle breakdown, and hyperglycemia (C -> I).

Step 3

Confirm Final Option

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II corresponds to Option (2).

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4-Option Deep Scan

1 (1)

✗ Incorrect

Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Mismatches Cushing’s with stunted growth.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Mismatches Cushing’s with stunted growth.

2 (2)

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Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Accurately pairs all four endocrine syndromes with their clinical manifestations and hormonal causes.

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Why this is airtight: None.

3 (3)

✗ Incorrect

Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Mismatches Exophthalmic goiter with cortisol excess.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Mismatches Exophthalmic goiter with cortisol excess.

4 (4)

✗ Incorrect

Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Mismatches Exophthalmic goiter with growth hormone.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Mismatches Exophthalmic goiter with growth hormone.

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NTA Trap Alert: Cretinism vs Pituitary Dwarfism

Confusing hypothyroid cretinism (stunted growth WITH mental retardation) with growth hormone dwarfism (stunted growth WITHOUT mental retardation).

🛡️ How to avoid the -1 mark: Cretinism specifically involves thyroid hyposecretion and mental disability.

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Core NEET Syllabus Standard

Biology Core Zoology · Chemical Coordination and Integration Standard Benchmark

Core Scientific Principle Tested:

"Exophthalmic goitre is a form of hyperthyroidism characterised by enlargement of thyroid gland, protrusion of eyeballs... Hypothyroidism during pregnancy causes cretinism (stunted growth). Excess secretion of growth hormone in adults results in acromegaly."

Syllabus Focus: Endocrine Disorders: Goiter, Acromegaly, Cushing’s, and Cretinism

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NEET 2024 Zoology Question 197 Solution

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The 30-Second Exam Hall Shortcut: ⚡ Endocrine Disease Landmark Match

Step-by-Step Rigorous Workflow & Mathematical Proof

Match Thyroid Pathologies

Match Pituitary and Adrenal Pathologies

Confirm Final Option

360° Option Elimination Engine Key Feature

NTA Trap Alert: Cretinism vs Pituitary Dwarfism

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