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प्रश्न
Explain Hormones.
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उत्तर
Hormones – A hormone is a secretion from the endocrine glands, which is poured into the blood and which acts on the target organs or cells of the same individual.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Match the items given in Column A with the most appropriate ones in Column B and rewrite the correct matching pairs
| Column A | Column B | ||
| 1 | Cretinism | a | Hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex |
| 2 | Diabetes insipidus | b | Hyposecretion of Thyroxine |
| 3 | Exophthalmic Goitre | c | Hyposecretion of growth hormone |
| 4 | Adrenal virilism | d | Hyposecretion of Vasopressin |
| 5 | Dwarfism | e | Hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex |
| f | Hypersecretion of Growth hormone | ||
| g | Hypersecretion of thyroxine |
Name the following:
The hormone which stimulates the entire sympathetic nervous system.
Which gland is represented by 'X' in the given diagram?
Which pair of adrenal hormones is NOT synthesized by the action of ACTH.
Name the endocrine gland associated with kidneys?
Mary is about to face an interview. But during the first five minutes before the interview she experiences sweating, increased rate of heart beat, respiration etc. Which of the following hormones are responsible for her restlessness?
Give an account of secretion of various parts of Adrenal cortex.
One of the effects of increased secretion of adrenaline is ______.
Distinguish between the following pair:
Addison's disease and cushing's syndrome (cause and sugar level)
Consider the following statements regarding function of adrenal medullary hormones:
- It causes pupilary constriction.
- It is a hyperglycemic hormone.
- It causes piloerection.
- It increases the strength of heart contractions.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
