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प्रश्न
Give two differences between Hormones and vitamins.
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उत्तर
| Sr. No. | Hormones | Vitamins |
| 1. | They are organic substances (eg. peptide or a steroid) that is secreted by one tissue into the bloodstream. | They are small organic compounds that cannot be synthesized by our body but must be obtained through diet. |
| 2. | Induce physiological response. (eg) growth and metabolism in other tissues. | Essential for certain functions, their deficiency or excess can cause diseases. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
Cortisone hormone is secreted by:
Name the source and the function of each of the following hormones:
| Hormone | Source | Function |
| (a) Glucagon | ||
| (b) Thyroxine | ||
| (c) Adrenaline | ||
| (d) Insulin | ||
| (e) Cortisone |
Multiple choice question. Tick (✓) the correct choice:
Chemical control in organisms is brought about by
- enzymes
- neurons
- hormones
- all the above.
Multiple choice question. Tick (✓) the correct choice:
The hormone thyroxine is secreted by
- pituitary gland
- adrenal gland
- thyroid gland
- pancreas
Fill in the blank:
Blood pressure is controlled by the endorine gland called __________.
Find the odd-one out, giving reason:
Pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, salivary gland
Match Column I with Columns II and III.
| Column I | Column II | Column III |
| Auxin | Gibberella fujikuroi | Abscission |
| Ethylene | Coconut milk | Intermodal elongation |
| Abscisic acid | Coleoptile tip | Apical dominance |
| Cytokinin | Chloroplast | Ripening |
| Gibberellins | Fruits | Cell division |
The function of stress-related hormone viz. abscisic acid is to ______
Cushing's syndrome is developed due to ______.
Choose the odd one out from series and write the category of the remaining terms:
