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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'.
संबंधित प्रश्न
| Hormones | Target gland |
| Melanotrophin (MSH | ______ |
_______ maintains basic metabolic rate.
(A) Thyroxine
(B) ADH
(C) GH
(D) Oxytocin
Draw an outline figure of the human body and show the location of different endocrine glands.
Identify the ODD term in each set and name the CATEGORY to which the remaining three belong :
Example : glucose, starch, cellulose, calcium
Odd term : calcium Category : others are different types of carbohydrates
Insulin, Adrenaline, Pepsin, Thyroxine
What is a hormone?
Name the different endocrine glands found in the body of man.
Choose the Odd One Out
Which of the following are exclusive endocrine glands?
Growth hormone is important for normal growth. Justify the statement.
Select the right match of endocrine gland and their hormone among the options given below
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Pineal | i. Epinephrine |
| B. Thyroid | ii. Melatonin |
| C. Ovary | iii. Estrogen |
| D. Adrenal medulla | iv. Tetraiodothyronine |
