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प्रश्न
What are chemical messengers?
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उत्तर
Endocrine glands control and coordinate the body functions through secreting certain chemical messengers called hormones.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
In humans, increased thyroxine production results in :
Name the source and the function of each of the following hormones:
| Hormone | Source | Function |
| (a) Glucagon | ||
| (b) Thyroxine | ||
| (c) Adrenaline | ||
| (d) Insulin | ||
| (e) Cortisone |
Given below is an outline of the human body. Draw and label on the diagram.
- the gland that secretes insulin.
- the gland that produce adrenaline.
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.
Hypertension is developed due to several factors EXCEPT ____________.
Explain mechanism of hormone action through membrane receptor.
Hormones are secreted directly into the ______.
Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to site of action.
Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to manner of transportation.
Choose the odd one out from series and write the category of the remaining terms:
