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प्रश्न
Describe any two hormones produced by the ovaries.
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उत्तर
- Progesterone: It is secreted by corpus luteum of the ovary after ovulation. It is essential for thickening of uterine endometrium, thus preparing the uterus for implantation of fertilized ovum. It is responsible for development of mammary glands during pregnancy. It inhibits uterine contractions during pregnancy.
- Oestrogen: It is secreted by developing follicles. Estradiol is the main oestrogen. It is responsible for development of secondary sexual characters in females.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Briefly explain the following terms: Hormone
Name the following:
The hormone which increases blood pressure
Choose the odd one out from each series
The hormonal sources – adrenal cortex, adrenal medualla, cortisone, pituitary.
……………………………………………..
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Adrenal medulla produces adrenaline.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Adrenal cortex produces emergency hormone adrenaline.
______ is a mineralocorticoid secreted by Adrenal gland.
Answer the questions after observing the diagram given below.
- What acts as the first messenger?
- Why can’t hormones like catecholamines enter their target cells through plasma membrane?
- Name the mode of hormone action shown in the diagram.
Which hormone is secreted during an emergency situation in a man?
Cortisol is secreted by ______.
______ is responsible for increase in blood glucose.
