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प्रश्न
Do you agree with the statement – “ All hormones are chemical signals”? Yes / No. Justify your answer.
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उत्तर
Yes, Chemically, hormones are peptides, amines, or steroids. They are involved in regulating. The metabolism of the body. They can bring about specific chemical changes during the metabolic
process. Therefore, hormones can be termed as 'chemical messengers'.
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Mention three important differences between the action of hormones and that of nerves in the regulatory mechanism of our body.
Given alongside is an outline diagram of human body showing position of certain organs.
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- Name the parts numbered 1 to 4.
- What is common to all these parts in regard to the nature of their functions?
- Name the nutrient element which is essential for the normal working of part 2.
Name the following:
The largest endocrine gland.
Define the following:
Exocrine gland
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
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Name the Following: Hormone secreted by corpus luteum.
Given below is an outline of the human body showing the important glands.

(i) Name the glands marked 1 to 5.
(ii) Name the hormone secreted by 2. Give one important function of this hormone.
(iii) Name the endocrine cells present in part 3.
(iv) Name the hormone secreted by part 3. Give one important function of this hormone.
Choose the Odd One Out

