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प्रश्न
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
Which one of the following hormones stimulates the breakdown of glycogen in the liver into glucose:
विकल्प
Insulin
Adrenaline
Glucagon
Thyroxine
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उत्तर
Glucagon
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
Which one of the following glands is also called master gland:
Multiple choice question. Tick (✓) the correct choice:
Chemical control in organisms is brought about by
- enzymes
- neurons
- hormones
- all the above.
Fill in the blank:
The master gland in the body is_____________.
State whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F):
For hormones to be effective in their actions, they are required in sufficiently large quantities.
Match Column I with Columns II and III.
| Column I | Column II | Column III |
| Auxin | Gibberella fujikuroi | Abscission |
| Ethylene | Coconut milk | Intermodal elongation |
| Abscisic acid | Coleoptile tip | Apical dominance |
| Cytokinin | Chloroplast | Ripening |
| Gibberellins | Fruits | Cell division |
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 |
Susan’s father feels very tired and frequently urinates. After clinical diagnosis, he was advised to take an injection daily to maintain his blood glucose level. What would be the possible cause for this? Suggest preventive measures.
What are hormones? Give examples.
State properties of hormones.
Priya tried to match the hormones with their effect on the human body. She tabulated the pairs as follows:
| Hormone | Effect on the body |
| P | Stimulates conversion of Glycogen to Glucose |
| Q | Reabsorption of water by the Nephrons. |
Identify the correct pair of hormones.
