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प्रश्न
Give an example of a blood pressure lowering hormone.
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उत्तर
Atrial natriuretic factor
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Define the following:
Hormone
Mention three important differences between the action of hormones and that of nerves in the regulatory mechanism of our body.
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
Addison’s disease, Cushing’s Syndrome, Acromegaly, Leukemia
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
Which one of the following statement is true/ false?
Islets of Langerhans are found in the brain.
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Regulates the functioning of the male and female reproductive organs
Choose the correct answer:
Which one of the following is not an endrocine gland?
Given below is a table consisting of a set of items belonging to a common category. Complete the table by filling in the category and the odd one in the blanks
| Set | Category | Odd one |
| Adrenaline, Penicillin, Insulin, Thyroxin | __________ | __________ |
| Vasopressin, growth hormone, TSH, ACTH, FSH | __________ | __________ |
Give the Technical Term: Name the blood vessels which transport hormones from the endocrine glands to the various parts of the body.
Give the Technical Term: Name the hormones which lead to the following condition: Growth of beard in women
Fill in the Blanks:
The glands with ducts are called ______.
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.
Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow:
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- Name the cells of the pancreas that produce (1) glucagon (2) insulin.
- State the main function of (1) glucagon and (2) insulin.
- Why is the pancreas referred to as an exo-endocrine gland?
- Why is insulin not given orally but is injected into the body?
- What is the technical term for the cells of the pancreas that produce endocrine hormones?
- Where in the body is the pancreas located?
Leydig cells are meant for:
Which organ acts a temporary endocrine gland in females?
The maintenance of constant internal environment is referred as ______.
Which of the following are exclusive endocrine glands?
Which of the following gland is related with immunity?
Comment on homeostasis.
