Give the Technical Term: The structure which controls the master gland.

एक शब्द/वाक्यांश उत्तर

Hypothalamus of the brain

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पाठ 9: The Endocrine System - Give Technical Terms

पाठ 9 The Endocrine System
Give Technical Terms | Q 15

Give the special function of the following:

Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

Name the hormone secreted by the following gland:

Anterior pituitary

Organs like the stomach and intestine are also endocrine glands. Why?

Differentiate: Hormones and Enzyme.

Differentiate: Insulin and Glucagon.

Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow:

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?

Vasopressin is concerned with:

Differentiate hyperglycemia from hypoglycemia.

In humans, the life processes are controlled and regulated by ____________.

Distinguish between the following pair:

Enzymes and hormones (mode of transport and target organ)