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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
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 disease caused by failure of the gland to produce insulin.
Insulin, a hormone chemically is ___________.
Dwarfism results due to
The hormone which increases the fertility in males is called
Match the terms of Column (A) with those of Column (B)
| Column (A) | Column (B) |
| (a) Olfactory receptors | (i) Tongue |
| (b) Thermo receptors (temperature receptors) | (ii) Eye |
| (c) Gustatoreceptors | (iii) Nose |
| (d) Photoreceptors | (iv) Skin |
What are hormones?
Give the full form of the following abbreviation:
ADH
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:
