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प्रश्न
What are chemical messengers?
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उत्तर
Endocrine glands control and coordinate the body functions through secreting certain chemical messengers called hormones.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
Which one of the following hormones converts excess of glucose into glycogen:
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
Which one of the following glands is also called master gland:
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 |
Fill in the blank:
The master gland in the body is_____________.
Find the odd-one out, giving reason:
Pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, salivary gland
Define the following:
Hormones
The hormone which increases the fertility in males is called
With the help of an example, explain how does the feedback mechanism regulate the hormone secretion.
Hormones are secreted directly into the ______.
Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to manner of transportation.
