Give the Technical Term: Name the glands which secrete the following hormone: Progesterone

One Word/Term Answer

Ovary (Corpus luteum)

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Chapter 9 The Endocrine System
Give Technical Terms | Q 16.1

Give an example of a progestational hormone.

What is the chemical nature of hormone?

The release of progesterone in the urine is an indication of pregnancy. Explain.

Differentiate: Hormones and Enzyme.

Differentiate: Gigantism and Acromegaly.

Give the Technical Term: Name the hormones which lead to the following condition: Growth of beard in women

Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow:

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?

State the Function of Relaxin.

Choose the Odd One Out

Hormones are known as chemical messenger. Justify.