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प्रश्न
Define the following term:
Hormones
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उत्तर
Hormones are chemical messengers created by the endocrine glands and transported through the bloodstream to govern body functions such as development, metabolism, reproduction and mood by interacting with specific target cells.
संबंधित प्रश्न
A person suffering from diabetes insipidus shows __________.
Find the odd-one out, giving reason:
Pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, salivary gland
Membrane bound receptors and hormones produce second messengers like _________.
Match Column I with Columns II and III.
| Column I | Column II | Column III |
| Auxin | Gibberella fujikuroi | Abscission |
| Ethylene | Coconut milk | Intermodal elongation |
| Abscisic acid | Coleoptile tip | Apical dominance |
| Cytokinin | Chloroplast | Ripening |
| Gibberellins | Fruits | Cell division |
Identify the secondary messenger(s).
Which statement is not true about thyroxin?
Which of the following proteins acts as a messenger in living system?
Cushing's syndrome is developed due to ______.
Hormones produced in one species usually show ______ influence in other species.
Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to manner of transportation.
