(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

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

1. Name the cells of the pancreas that produce (1) glucagon (2) insulin.
2. State the main function of (1) glucagon and (2) insulin.
3. Why is the pancreas referred to as an exo-endocrine gland?
4. Why is insulin not given orally but is injected into the body?
5. What is the technical term for the cells of the pancreas that produce endocrine hormones?
6. Where in the body is the pancreas located?

Given alongside are the diagrammatic sketches of some endocrine glands. Observe the figures and answer the following questions:

(i) Label the parts numbered 1 to 5.
(ii) Name the hormones secreted by (2) and (5).
(iii) Which chemicals in our body are greatly affected by hormones?
(iv) What is the chemical nature of hormones?
(v) Name the elements related to the functioning of hormones secreted by the structure (2) and (5).

The sketch below shows a certain condition in an individual:

(i) Name the condition.
(ii) What is the underlying cause of this condition?
(iii) Name two other conditions that could have resulted due to a similar cause.
(iv) Which hormone is required for iodine synthesis?
(v) Where is the thyroid gland located?
(vi) The hormone secreted by the thyroid gland is controlled from which hormone?

Write the functional activity of the following structure:
Granum

Write the functional activity of the following structure:
Stroma

Write the functional activity of the following structure:
Chloroplasts

Write the functional activity of the following structure:
Thylakoids

State the Location

Prostate gland

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State the Function

Thyroxin

State the Function

Testosterone

State the Function

Oestradiol

State the Function

Progesterone

State the Function of Relaxin.

State the Function

Oxytocin

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Choose the Correct Answer:
Which one of the following would not be a limiting factor for photosynthesis?

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