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The diagram given below represents an endocrine gland in the human body. Study the diagram and answer the following questions:
- Identify the endocrine gland. Where is it located?
- Why is the above gland referred to as the ‘Master gland’?
- Name the hormone which in deficiency causes Diabetes Insipidus. How does this disorder differ from Diabetes Mellitus?
- Explain the term ‘Hormone’. What is the role of Tropic hormones in the human body?
- Which lobe of the above gland secretes:
- Oxytocin
- ACTH
- Growth hormone
Concept: Human Endocrine Glands and Harmones >> Pituitary Gland or Hypophysis Gland
Concept: Human Endocrine Glands and Harmones >> Adrenal Gland (Suprarenal Gland)
State the Function of Relaxin.
Concept: Human Endocrine System
The mineral element needed for the functioning of the Thyroid gland:
Concept: Human Endocrine Glands and Harmones >> Thyroid Gland
Mention three functions of Adrenaline.
Concept: Human Endocrine Glands and Harmones >> Adrenal Gland (Suprarenal Gland)
Name any two hormones secreted by the Pituitary gland?
Concept: Human Endocrine Glands and Harmones >> Pituitary Gland or Hypophysis Gland
Complete the following table by filling in the blanks (a) to (c):
| GLAND | HORMONE SECRETED |
EFFECT OF OVERSECRETION |
| Pancreas | (a) ______ | Hypoglycemia |
| Thyroid | (b) ______ | (c) ______ |
Concept: Human Endocrine Glands and Harmones >> Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans)
Alpha cells of the pancreas secrete ______.
Concept: Human Endocrine Glands and Harmones >> Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans)
Match the items given in Column I with the most appropriate ones in Column II and rewrite the correct Matching pairs:
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Hyposecretion of Thyroxine in adults | 1. | Diabetes insipidus |
| (b) | Hyposecretion of Insulin | 2. | Myxedema |
| (c) | Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in Childhood | 3. | Dwarfism |
| (d) | Hyposecretion of ADH | 4. | Gigantism |
| (e) | Hypersecretion of Thyroxine | 5. | Diabetes mellitus |
| 6. | Exophthalmic goitre | ||
| 7. | Cretinism | ||
Concept: Human Endocrine Glands and Harmones >> Thyroid Gland
State the exact location of the following structure.
Islets of Langerhans
Concept: Human Endocrine Glands and Harmones >> Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans)
The hormone that affects urination is ______.
Concept: Human Endocrine Glands and Harmones >> Pituitary Gland or Hypophysis Gland
Distinguish between Diabetes mellitus and Diabetes insipidus (endocrine gland concerned).
Concept: Human Endocrine System
Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of thyroxine.
Concept: Human Endocrine Glands and Harmones >> Thyroid Gland
Mention the significance of the following mineral:
Iodine in our food
Concept: Human Endocrine Glands and Harmones >> Thyroid Gland
Write the full for of ACTH.
Concept: Human Endocrine Glands and Harmones >> Pituitary Gland or Hypophysis Gland
Name the function of the following:
Corpus luteum
Concept: Menstrual Cycle (Ovarian Cycle)
The pituitary hormone which stimulates contraction of uterus during child birth.
Concept: Human Reproduction
The Graafian follicle, after ovulation turns into a hormone producing issue called Corpus callosum.
Concept: Menstrual Cycle (Ovarian Cycle)
Uterus, Parturition, Fertilisation, Gestation, Implantation.
Concept: Menstrual Cycle (Ovarian Cycle)
Choose the ODD one out of the following terms given and name the CATEGORY to which the others belong:
ACTH, TSH, ADH, FSH
Concept: The Male Reproductive System
