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प्रश्न
Blood sugar level rises due to deficiency of which hormone?
उत्तर
Insulin regulates the blood sugar level. The deficiency of insulin causes diabetes.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
Which one of the following endocrine glands produces its hormone in large quantities as a result of emotional stimulation?
Name the source and the function of each of the following hormones:
| Hormone | Source | Function |
| (a) Glucagon | ||
| (b) Thyroxine | ||
| (c) Adrenaline | ||
| (d) Insulin | ||
| (e) Cortisone |
Fill in the blank:
The hormone insulin is secreted by ____________.
Fill in the blank:
The hormone thyroxine is secreted by ________________.
Describe two characteristic features of hormones.
What causes diabetes?
Give one role of hormone therapy.
Match the terms of Column (A) with those of Column (B)
| Column (A) | Column (B) |
| (a) Olfactory receptors | (i) Tongue |
| (b) Thermo receptors (temperature receptors) | (ii) Eye |
| (c) Gustatoreceptors | (iii) Nose |
| (d) Photoreceptors | (iv) Skin |
Regulation of activities inside the body are brought about by ______ and ______ systems.
Chemically, some hormones are ______ some steroids, some ______.
