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प्रश्न
Which organ acts a temporary endocrine gland in females?
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उत्तर
Placenta acts as the temporary endocrine gland in females.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Choose the odd one out from each series
The glands – thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, prostate
…………………………………………
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 |
Organs like the stomach and intestine are also endocrine glands. Why?
Fill in the Blanks:
The glands with ducts are called ______.
Given alongside are the diagrammatic sketches of some endocrine glands. Observe the figures and answer the following questions:
(i) Label the parts numbered 1 to 5.
(ii) Name the hormones secreted by (2) and (5).
(iii) Which chemicals in our body are greatly affected by hormones?
(iv) What is the chemical nature of hormones?
(v) Name the elements related to the functioning of hormones secreted by the structure (2) and (5).
State the Function
Oestradiol
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