Give two differences between Hormones and vitamins.

Distinguish Between

Sr. No.	Hormones	Vitamins
1.	They are organic substances (eg. peptide or a steroid) that is secreted by one tissue into the bloodstream.	They are small organic compounds that cannot be synthesized by our body but must be obtained through diet.
2.	Induce physiological response. (eg) growth and metabolism in other tissues.	Essential for certain functions, their deficiency or excess can cause diseases.

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Chapter 14: Biomolecules - Evaluation [Page 271]

Chapter 14 Biomolecules
Evaluation | Q 7. | Page 271

Match the items in Column A with those in Column B. Column A Column B

Column A	Column B
(a) Cretinism	(i) Pituitary gland
(b) Diabetes mellitus	(ii) Under the development of infant
(c) Increased metabolic rate	(iii) Oversecretion of thyroxine
(d) Simple goitre	(iv) Insufficient iodine in food
(e) Growth hormone	(v) Insufficient insulin in the blood.

Fill in the blank:

The master gland in the body is_____________.

State whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F):

Hormones are secreted by ductless glands.

Name the hormone secreted by Pars intermedia in lower vertebrates.

Which of the following statements is correct about receptors?

When a person is suffering from severe cold, he or she cannot

Which statement is not true about thyroxin?

Mention one function for each of these hormones :

Cushing's syndrome is developed due to ______.

Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to chemical nature.