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प्रश्न
Define the following term:
Endocrine system
उत्तर
The endocrine system is defined as a group of organs performing an overall common function. The endocrine glands secrete certain chemicals called hormones.
संबंधित प्रश्न
| Hormones | Target gland |
| Thyrotrophin (TSH) | ______ |
| Hormones | Target gland |
| Corticotrophin (ACTH) | ______ |
What is the difference between an exocrine gland and an endocrine gland?
Why are hormones called ‘chemical messengers’?
Name the different endocrine glands found in the body of man.
Give the Technical Term: What are the substances that control the growth and development in animals?
Place the words at the bottom of the page next to the number that shows the location of the Endocrine Glands.
(1) ________
(2) ________
(3) ________
(4) ________
(5) ________
(6) ________
(7) ________
(8) ________
(9) ________
Pancreas Hypothalamus Pituitary Parathyroid Ovaries Adrenal Thyroid Thymus Testes
Some of the endocrine glands are shown by the guidelines.
(i) Name the glands 1 to 5.
(ii) Name any two endocrine glands which are not shown in the diagram.
(iii) Name one gland which is both exocrine and endocrine.
Choose the Odd One Out
In humans, the life processes are controlled and regulated by
