Sketch and label V.S of Pituitary gland.

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Chapter 9: Control and Co-ordination - Short Answer 1

Chapter 9 Control and Co-ordination
Short Answer 1 | Q 7

Mention which of the statements are true (T) and which are false (F). Give reason in support of your answer.

Gigantism and dwarfirm in humans basically depend on the qualtity and quantity of the food eaten during early growing age.

Define the following:
Releasing hormones

What is adenohypophysis?

Describe any four hormones secreted by Adenohypophysis.

______ is also known as the milk ejecting hormone.

Match the following.

	Column I		Column II
i.	Oxytocin	a.	Stimulates resorption of water and electrolytes in DCT and collecting ducts.
ii.	Vasopressin	b.	Stimulates the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones.
iii.	LH	c.	Stimulates contraction of uterus during parturition.
iv.	TSH	d.	Induces discharge of ovum from Graafian follicles.

State the names of hormones and glands secreting them:

Controls tubular absorption of water in the kidney.

Where is pituitary located?

Name the hormones secreted by adenohypophysis.

Identify the gland with the help of following clue:

The gland is located in mid-brain below the hypothalamus.