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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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| (ii) Parathyroid | __________ | __________ |
| (iii) __________ | __________ | Lowers blood sugar level. |
| (iv) Adrenal medulla | __________ | __________ |
| (v) Pancreas (Alpha cells) | __________ | __________ |
| (vi) Testes | __________ | __________ |
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