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प्रश्न
Explain Hormones.
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उत्तर
Hormones – A hormone is a secretion from the endocrine glands, which is poured into the blood and which acts on the target organs or cells of the same individual.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The diagram given below represents the location and structure of an endocrine gland. Study the same and answer the questions that follow
(i) Name the endocrine gland shown in the diagram.
(ii) Name the secretion of the gland which regulates basal metabolism.
(iii) Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of the above mentioned hormone.
(iv) Name the disease caused due to undersecretion of the above mentioned hormone in children.
(v) Name the disease caused due to hypersecretion of the above mentioned hormone.
Briefly explain the following terms: Hormone
Cretinism and Myxoedema are due to
A. Hypersecretion of thyroxin
B. Hypersecretion of growth hormone
C. Hyposecretion of thyroxin
D. Hyposecretion of growth hormone
Name the following:
The hormone which stimulates the entire sympathetic nervous system.
Give the Technical Term: Name the gland in the body that secretes the so-called ‘Emergency hormone’.
Sanjay is sitting in the exam hall. Before the start of the exam, he sweats a lot, with an increased rate of heartbeat. Why does this condition occur?
Choose the correct option among the following options
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Epinephrine | i. Stimulates muscle growth |
| B. Testosterone | ii. Decrease in blood pressure |
| C. Glucagon | iii. Breakdown of liver glycogen content |
| D. Atrial natriuretic factor | iv. Increases heart beat |
Which of the following statement is correct about the endocrine glands in human?
______ is responsible for increase in blood glucose.
Cortex and medulla are the two regions of ______.
