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प्रश्न
Make a table indicating the glands, hormones produced, their main functions and diseases caused due to their hyposecretions and hypersecretions.
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उत्तर
| Gland | Hormone(s) | Main Function | Effects of Hyposecretion | Effects of Hypersecretion |
| Anterior Pituitary | Growth Hormone (GH) | Stimulates body growth and cell reproduction. | Dwarfism (in children). | Gigantism (children); Acromegaly (adults). |
| Adrenal Cortex | Cortisol | Regulates metabolism and stress response. | Addison’s disease. | Cushing’s syndrome. |
| Adrenal Medulla | Adrenaline | Triggers “fight-or-flight” emergency response. | Reduced stress tolerance. | Hypertension, anxiety, palpitations. |
| Pancreas | Insulin | Lowers blood glucose levels. | Diabetes mellitus (Type 1). | Hypoglycemia |
| Pancreas | Glucagon | Raises blood glucose levels. | Persistent hypoglycemia. | Hyperglycemia |
| Pancreas | Testosterone | Develops male secondary sexual characteristics. | Hypogonadism (delayed puberty). | Precocious puberty (in children). |
| Ovaries | Estrogen | Develops female secondary sexual characteristics. | Delayed puberty; menstrual irregularities. | Precocious puberty; increased cancer risk. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
| Hormones | Target gland |
| Corticotrophin (ACTH) | ______ |
| Hormones | Target gland |
| Melanotrophin (MSH | ______ |
What is the difference between an exocrine gland and an endocrine gland?
Exophthalmic goitre is caused due to the overactivity of ______.
Compare the hormonal response with the nervous response with respect to their speed, transmission and the general nature of changes brought about.
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Ossification of bones.
Excess secretion of growth hormone causes ______.
Given alongside are the diagrammatic sketches of some endocrine glands. Observe the figures and answer the following questions:
(i) Label the parts numbered 1 to 5.
(ii) Name the hormones secreted by (2) and (5).
(iii) Which chemicals in our body are greatly affected by hormones?
(iv) What is the chemical nature of hormones?
(v) Name the elements related to the functioning of hormones secreted by the structure (2) and (5).
Choose the Odd One Out
Choose the odd one out from series and write the category of the remaining terms:
