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प्रश्न
Organs like the stomach and intestine are also endocrine glands. Why?
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उत्तर
The mucous lining of the stomach and intestine produce certain hormones which regulate the secretion and flow of certain digestive juices. So these are endocrine glands.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give an example of hyperglycemic hormone.
Name the hormone secreted by the following gland:
Anterior pituitary
Complete the table given below by filling in the blanks numbered 1 to 8.
| Gland | Hormone Secreted | Effect on Body |
| 1 | 2 | Regulates basal metabolism |
| Pancreas (β-cells) | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | 6 | Increases heart beat |
| 7 | Thyroid stimulating hormone | 8 |
Hormones are called ‘chemical messengers’.
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?
Choose the Odd One Out
Multiple choice question.
Which one of the following is a set of discrete endocrine glands?
______ gland is located in the neck region.
Choose the odd one out from series and write the category of the remaining terms:
Define the following term:
Endocrine system
