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प्रश्न
Pancreas is both an exocrine gland and an endocrine gland. Explain.
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उत्तर
Pancreas is a heterocrine or myxocrine gland, as it contains two types of secretary structures, i.e., (i) Islet of Langerhans which secrete hormones insulin and glucagon, and these are transported by way of blood, and (ii) Acini that secretes pancreatic juice that is transported by way of ducts.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Define the following:
Diabetes mellitus
- Name the endocrine cells present in the pancreas.
- Name two hormones secreted by the above mentioned cells.
- Mention one main function of each hormone named above.
Which hormone produces energy producing effect in the body?
Give the Technical Term: Name the hormone which maintains glucose level in the blood.
A doctor advised a person to take an injection of insulin because
Complete the following table by filling in the blanks (a) to (c):
| GLAND | HORMONE SECRETED |
EFFECT OF OVERSECRETION |
| Pancreas | (a) ______ | Hypoglycemia |
| Thyroid | (b) ______ | (c) ______ |
What is erythropoiesis? Which hormone stimulate it?
Which of the following pair correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency.
Complete the following table:
| Antibiotic produced | Microbial sources |
| Chloromycetin | ______ |
| ______ | Streptomyces erythreus |
| Penicillin | ______ |
| ______ | Streptomyces griseus |
| Griseofulvin | ______ |
| ______ | Bacillus licheniformis |
Given below is a group of terms. In the group the first pair indicates the relationship between the two terms. Suggest the suitable word(s) for the fourth place.
Diabetes mellitus: Insulin:: Diabetes insipidus : ______.
