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प्रश्न
What is a hormone?
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उत्तर
The secretions of the endocrine glands are called Hormones, which are poured directly into the blood and are carried to the target organs.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
In humans, increased thyroxine production results in :
Fill in the blank:
The hormone thyroxine is secreted by ________________.
Name the following:
Five endocrine glands found in human body.
Define the following:
Hormones
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 |
Which of the following statements is correct about receptors?
Dwarfism results due to
Cushing's syndrome is developed due to ______.
Priya tried to match the hormones with their effect on the human body. She tabulated the pairs as follows:
| Hormone | Effect on the body |
| P | Stimulates conversion of Glycogen to Glucose |
| Q | Reabsorption of water by the Nephrons. |
Identify the correct pair of hormones.
Hormones are secreted directly into the ______.
