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प्रश्न
Differentiate: Insulin and Glucagon.
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उत्तर
| Insulin | Glucagon |
| It is secreted by P-cells of Islets of Langerhans. | It is secreted by a-cells of Islets of Langerhans. |
| It converts the excess glucose into glycogen. | It converts the glycogen into glucose. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank:
Hormones are produced by ____________.
Define the following:
Endocrine glands
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Increased reabsorption of water in the kidneys.
An organ, tissue or cell where a hormone produces its effects is known as ______.
Give the Technical Term: Name two hormones secreted by the alimentary canal.
Give the Technical Term: What are releasing hormones?
Given alongside are the diagrammatic sketches of some endocrine glands. Observe the figures and answer the following questions:
(i) Label the parts numbered 1 to 5.
(ii) Name the hormones secreted by (2) and (5).
(iii) Which chemicals in our body are greatly affected by hormones?
(iv) What is the chemical nature of hormones?
(v) Name the elements related to the functioning of hormones secreted by the structure (2) and (5).
Human chronic Gonadotropin:
Comment on homeostasis.
Predict the effects of removal of pancreas from the human body.
