Human Endocrine Glands and Harmones

Placenta is a temporary endocrine gland. Explain.

Name the gland that causes following disorder:

Diabetes insipidus

Name the type of hormones binding to DNA and alter gene expression.

Write the names of hormones and the glands secreting them for the regulation of the following functions.

1. Growth of thyroid and secretion of thyroxine.
2. Helps in relaxing pubic ligaments to facilitate the easy birth of young ones.
3. Stimulate intestinal glands to secrete intestinal juice.
4. Controls calcium level in the blood
5. Control tubular absorption of water in kidneys.
6. Urinary elimination of water.
7. Sodium and potassium ion metabolism.
8.  Basal Metabolic rate.
9. Uterine contraction.
10. Heartbeat and blood pressure.
11. Secretion of growth hormone.
12. Maturation of Graafian follicle.

Complete the table based on disorders caused due to under secretion or over secretion of Thyroid gland.

Long answer question

Explain the action of steroid hormones and proteinous hormones.

Name an organ that acts as a temporary endocrine gland.