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प्रश्न
Define the following:
Endocrine gland
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उत्तर
An endocrine gland is a ductless gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various physiological processes and maintain homeostasis in the body.
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Is the following gland an exocrine or an endocrine gland?
Liver
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Hormones are chemically protein.
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?
State the Function
Thyroxin
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