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प्रश्न
Why is pituitary gland is called “master gland”?
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उत्तर
The pituitary gland is called “master gland” because it produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions including growth (growth hormone, Thyroid and Gonad stimulating hormone).
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
Which one of the following hormones converts excess of glucose into glycogen:
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
The emergency hormone to face the danger or to fight is secreted by:
What is a hormone?
Multiple choice question. Tick (✓) the correct choice:
Insulin is secreted by
- pancreas
- pituitary gland
- thyroid gland
- adrenal gland
Given below is an outline of the human body. Draw and label on the diagram.
- the gland that secretes insulin.
- the gland that produce adrenaline.
Identify the secondary messenger(s).
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 |
Regulation of activities inside the body are brought about by ______ and ______ systems.
Hormones are secreted directly into the ______.
Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to manner of transportation.
