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प्रश्न
Inflammatory responses can be controlled by a certain steroid. Name the steroid, its source and also its other important functions.
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उत्तर
Cortisol is a steroid that controls inflammatory responses. This hormone is produced by the adrenal cortex. Cortisol is one of the corticoids produced by the adrenal gland. Cortisol influences or modulates many of the physiological changes that occur in response to stress, as well as increasing RBC creation.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention which of the statements are true (T) and which are false (F). Give reason in support of your answer.
Pituitary is popularly called the master gland
Name the following:
Growth hormone
Name the following:
Anterior lobe of pituitary
Give the special function of the following:
Somatotrophic hormone
Give the special function of the following:
Gonadotrophic hormone
Match the terms of column I with those of column II:
| Column I | Column II |
| (i) Adenohypophysis | (a) Thyroxine |
| (ii) Neurohypophysis | (b) STH |
| (iii) Thyroid | (c) Oxytocin |
| (iv) Adrenaline | (d) Insulin |
| (v) Islets of Langerhans | (e) Noradrenaline |
Which hormones are secreted by anterior pituitary gland?
What is adenohypophysis?
Describe any four hormones secreted by Adenohypophysis.
Which one is referred to as “Master Gland”?
Name the hormones which regulate water and mineral metabolism in man.
Which of the following endocrine glands is unpaired?
Consider the statements given below:
- Micturition is carried out by a reflex.
- Glucose is actively reabsorbed in the PCT.
- ADH helps in H2O reabsorption, making the urine hypertonic.
Which of the above is/are incorrect statements?
Find out the correct labelling of the given figure.
Match the hormones with their source :
| Column A | Column B | ||
| (1) | Glucagon | (i) | Neurohypophysis |
| (2) | Adrenaline | (ii) | Islets of Langerhans |
| (3) | Somatotropins | (iii) | Adenohypophysis |
| (4) | ADH | (iv) | Medulla |
Distinguish between long-day and short day plants.
List the hormones secreted by the following:
Pituitary
Write a short note on the function of the following hormone:
Androgens
Mention if the following statement is true (T) or false (F). If false, rewrite the correct word (not words) striking out the single wrong one.
Oversecretion of growth hormone in adult causes gigantism.
