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प्रश्न
What is a hormone?
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उत्तर
A hormone is defined as a chemical substance produced by the endocrine glands situated in one part of the body and carried by the blood to some other parts of the body in order to exert its regulating and co-ordination effect on the cells of a specific organ or tissue.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Choose the odd one out from each series
The glands – thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, prostate
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Mention any two differences between a hormone and an enzyme.
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Regulates the functioning of the male and female reproductive organs.
Give the Technical Term: Name the blood vessels which transport hormones from the endocrine glands to the various parts of the body.
Give the Technical Term: Name a hormone which controls developments of male secondary sexual characters.
Give the Technical Term: Name the hormones which lead to the following condition: Growth of beard in women
Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow:
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- Name the cells of the pancreas that produce (1) glucagon (2) insulin.
- State the main function of (1) glucagon and (2) insulin.
- Why is the pancreas referred to as an exo-endocrine gland?
- Why is insulin not given orally but is injected into the body?
- What is the technical term for the cells of the pancreas that produce endocrine hormones?
- Where in the body is the pancreas located?
Which of the following gland is related with immunity?
Write the role of oestrogen in ovulation?
Growth hormone is important for normal growth. Justify the statement.
