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प्रश्न
Give an example of androgens.
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उत्तर
Testosterone is an example of androgen.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Exophthalmic goitre is caused due to the overactivity of ______.
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.
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
Choose the correct answer:
An organ, tissue or cell where a hormone produces its effects is known as __________
Why are hormones called ‘chemical messengers’?
Give the Technical Term: Name the blood vessels which transport hormones from the endocrine glands to the various parts of the body.
Fill in the Blanks:
Nervous system and ______ are very closely related.
Given alongside are the diagrammatic sketches of some endocrine glands. Observe the figures and answer the following questions:

(i) Label the parts numbered 1 to 5.
(ii) Name the hormones secreted by (2) and (5).
(iii) Which chemicals in our body are greatly affected by hormones?
(iv) What is the chemical nature of hormones?
(v) Name the elements related to the functioning of hormones secreted by the structure (2) and (5).
Choose the Odd One Out.
Human chronic Gonadotropin:
Which of the following are exclusive endocrine glands?
Hormones are known as chemical messenger. Justify.
Briefly explain the structure of thyroid gland.
Enumerate the role of kidney as an endocrine gland.
In humans, the life processes are controlled and regulated by
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 |
Which of the following organs in mammals does not consist of a central meduallary’ region surrounded by a cortical region?
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Define the following term:
Endocrine system

