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प्रश्न
State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, rewrite changing the word.
Islets of Langerhans are found in the brain.
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उत्तर
This statement is false.
Explanation:
Islets of Langerhans are found in the pancreas because they are clusters of endocrine cells located within the pancreas. They function as the body's primary control center for blood sugar regulation by producing key hormones: insulin (to lower blood sugar) and glucagon (to raise blood sugar).
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give an example of hypercalcemic hormone.
Match the items of column I with those of column II
| Column I | Column II | ||
| 1 | β (beta) cells of islets of Langerhans |
a | condition due to undersecretion of thyroxine in adults |
| 2 | Thyroid | b | Glucocorticoids |
| 3 | Cretinism | c | Exophthalmic goitre |
| 4 | Addison's disease | d | Increases heart beat |
| 5 | Hypothyroidism | e | Thyroxine |
| 6 | Myxoedema | f | Adrenal cortex |
| 7 | Adrenaline Under secretion of thyroxine in a child |
h | Under secretion of thyroxine in a child |
Mention which of the statements are true (T) and which are false (F). Give reason in support of your answer.
Harmones ‘obey’ the commands like ‘enough, slow down or ‘two little, speed up’
Do you agree with the statement – “ All hormones are chemical signals”? Yes / No. Justify your answer.
Which one of the following is not an endocrine gland?
Is the following gland an exocrine or an endocrine gland?
Liver
Fill in the Blanks:
The glands with ducts are called ______.
Choose the Odd One Out
Label the endocrine glands in the given figure.
Given below is the figure showing the human urinary system with structures labelled A to D. Select the option which correctly identifies them and gives their function.
