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प्रश्न
What are hormones? Give examples.
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उत्तर
Hormone is an organic substance that is sëcreted by one tissue into the bloodstream and induces a physiological response in other tissues. It is an intercellular signaling molecule. Virtually every process in a complex organism is regulated by one or more hormones. For example, insulin, epinephrine, estrogen, androgen, etc.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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 |
Why is pituitary gland is called “master gland”?
State whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F):
Hormones are secreted by ductless glands.
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.
Name the following:
Master gland in human body.
Name the disease caused by failure of the gland to produce insulin.
Define the following term:
Hormones
Which of the following proteins acts as a messenger in living system?
Hormones produced in one species usually show ______ influence in other species.
Distinguish between the following pair:
Exocrine and endocrine glands (secretory substance and example)
