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प्रश्न
Compare the hormonal response with the nervous response with respect to their speed, transmission and the general nature of changes brought about.
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उत्तर
| Hormonal Response | Nervous Response |
| Hormonal response is slow. | Nervous response is immediate |
| Hormones are chemical messengers transmitted through the bloodstream. | Nerve impulses are transmitted in the form of electrochemical responses through nerve fibres. |
| This response brings about specific chemical changes. Therefore, it regulates the metabolism. | This response does not bring about any chemical change during metabolism. |
संबंधित प्रश्न
| Hormones | Target gland |
| Corticotrophin (ACTH) | ______ |
In the table given below, fill in the blanks by naming endocrine glands, the hormones they secrete, and the function they perform, in a normal person.
| S.No. | Name of the gland | produced | Function |
| 1. | Thyroid | ||
| 2. | Insulin | ||
| 3. | Preparing the body for action | ||
| 4. | (i) Growth hormone (ii) Thyroid-stimulating hormone |
Do you agree with the statement – “ All hormones are chemical signals”? Yes / No. Justify your answer.
Choose the correct answer:
An organ, tissue or cell where a hormone produces its effects is known as __________
Differentiate: Acromegaly and Myxedema.
State the Function of Relaxin.
Choose the Odd One Out
A pregnant female delivers a baby who suffers from stunted growth, mental retardation, low intelligence quotient and abnormal skin. This is the result of ______.
______ gland is located in the neck region.
Acromegaly is caused by ______.
