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प्रश्न
Give two differences between Hormones and vitamins.
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उत्तर
| Sr. No. | Hormones | Vitamins |
| 1. | They are organic substances (eg. peptide or a steroid) that is secreted by one tissue into the bloodstream. | They are small organic compounds that cannot be synthesized by our body but must be obtained through diet. |
| 2. | Induce physiological response. (eg) growth and metabolism in other tissues. | Essential for certain functions, their deficiency or excess can cause diseases. |
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Multiple choice question. Tick (✓) the correct choice:
Chemical control in organisms is brought about by
- enzymes
- neurons
- hormones
- all the above.
Multiple choice question. Tick (✓) the correct choice:
Insulin is secreted by
- pancreas
- pituitary gland
- thyroid gland
- adrenal gland
Given below is an outline of the human body. Draw and label on the diagram.
- the gland that secretes insulin.
- the gland that produce adrenaline.
Define the following term:
Hormones
Match the following hormones with their deficiency states.
| Hormones | - | Disorders |
| a) Thyroxine | - | Acromegaly |
| b) Insulin | - | Tetany |
| c) Parathormone | - | Simple goitre |
| d) Growth hormone | - | Diabetes insipidus |
| e) ADH | - | Diabetes mellitus |
Which hormone is responsible for the changes noticed in females at puberty?
State properties of hormones.
Both ______ or deficiency of hormones lead to serious consequences.
Choose the odd one out from series and write the category of the remaining terms:
Distinguish between the following pair:
Exocrine and endocrine glands (secretory substance and example)
