Give the Technical Term: Name two hormones secreted by the alimentary canal.

One Word/Term Answer

Choleocystokinin and secretin

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Chapter 9 The Endocrine System
Give Technical Terms | Q 10

add a note on deficiency of thyroxine.

What would a child suffer from if there was hyposecretion from his thyroid?

Compare the hormonal response with the nervous response with respect to their speed, transmission and the general nature of changes brought about.

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

Progesterone

Choose the Odd One Out

Briefly explain the structure of thyroid gland.

In humans, the life processes are controlled and regulated by ____________.

Distinguish between the following pair:

Enzymes and hormones (mode of transport and target organ)