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प्रश्न
Give reason.
Adrenaline is often described as the emergency hormone.
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उत्तर
- Adrenaline is a hormone produced by the adrenal medulla during stress.
- It is known as the emergency hormone because it causes a fast response to stress.
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पाठ 12: The Endocrine System - Review Questions [पृष्ठ १६८]
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Gigantism and Acromegaly are due to :
A. Hyposecretion of Thyroxine
B. Hyposecretion of Growth hormone
C. Hypersecretion of Thyroxine
D. Hypersecretion of Growth hormone
Adrenaline is also known as emergency hormone.
Give the Technical Term: Name the glands which secrete the following hormone: Adrenaline
Describe any two hormones produced by the ovaries.
Addison's disease is due to a defect in ______.
Choose the correct option among the following options
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Epinephrine | i. Stimulates muscle growth |
| B. Testosterone | ii. Decrease in blood pressure |
| C. Glucagon | iii. Breakdown of liver glycogen content |
| D. Atrial natriuretic factor | iv. Increases heart beat |
In the given figure, what is indicated as 'X'?
List any two effects of adrenaline.
The hormone concerned with facing dangers is ______.
Cortex and medulla are the two regions of ______.
