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प्रश्न
What are endocrine glands?
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उत्तर
The endocrine glands are ductless glands which secrete hormones. They are poured directly into the blood stream and carried to different parts of the body. Hormones act as chemical messengers and coordinate the activities of various body organs. Chemically, hormones are proteins, amino acids or steroids.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Match the items of column I with those of column II
| Column I | Column II | ||
| 1 | β (beta) cells of islets of Langerhans |
a | condition due to undersecretion of thyroxine in adults |
| 2 | Thyroid | b | Glucocorticoids |
| 3 | Cretinism | c | Exophthalmic goitre |
| 4 | Addison's disease | d | Increases heart beat |
| 5 | Hypothyroidism | e | Thyroxine |
| 6 | Myxoedema | f | Adrenal cortex |
| 7 | Adrenaline Under secretion of thyroxine in a child |
h | Under secretion of thyroxine in a child |
Mention three important differences between the action of hormones and that of nerves in the regulatory mechanism of our body.
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Ossification of bones
What do you mean by endocrine system?
Is the following gland an exocrine or an endocrine gland?
Liver
Organs like the stomach and intestine are also endocrine glands. Why?
Give the Technical Term: Name the blood vessels which transport hormones from the endocrine glands to the various parts of the body.
Choose the Odd One Out
which of the given option shows all wrong statements for thyroid gland
Statements
- It inhibits process of RBC formation
- It helps in maintenance of water and electrolytes
- Its more secretion can reduce blood pressure
- It Stimulates osteoblast
Acromegaly is caused by ______.
