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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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Odd term : calcium Category : others are different types of carbohydrates
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| 1 | 2 | Regulates basal metabolism |
| Pancreas (β-cells) | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | 6 | Increases heart beat |
| 7 | Thyroid stimulating hormone | 8 |
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