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प्रश्न
Give reason.
Adrenaline is often described as the emergency hormone.
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उत्तर
- Adrenaline is a hormone produced by the adrenal medulla during stress.
- It is known as the emergency hormone because it causes a fast response to stress.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
fill in the blanks with suitable functions: Thyroid gland and _________
Cretinism and Myxoedema are due to
A. Hypersecretion of thyroxin
B. Hypersecretion of growth hormone
C. Hyposecretion of thyroxin
D. Hyposecretion of growth hormone
Give the exact location of the adrenal gland.
Match the items given in Column A with the most appropriate ones in Column B and rewrite the correct matching pairs
| Column A | Column B | ||
| 1 | Cretinism | a | Hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex |
| 2 | Diabetes insipidus | b | Hyposecretion of Thyroxine |
| 3 | Exophthalmic Goitre | c | Hyposecretion of growth hormone |
| 4 | Adrenal virilism | d | Hyposecretion of Vasopressin |
| 5 | Dwarfism | e | Hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex |
| f | Hypersecretion of Growth hormone | ||
| g | Hypersecretion of thyroxine |
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Increased blood supply to muscles.
Which hormone is secreted during an emergency situation in a man?
Name the endocrine glands associated with kidneys.
Cortex and medulla are the two regions of ______.
Distinguish between the following pair:
Addison's disease and cushing's syndrome (cause and sugar level)
Consider the following statements regarding function of adrenal medullary hormones:
- It causes pupilary constriction.
- It is a hyperglycemic hormone.
- It causes piloerection.
- It increases the strength of heart contractions.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
