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प्रश्न
Define the following term:
Hormones
उत्तर
Hormones are chemical messengers created by the endocrine glands and transported through the bloodstream to govern body functions such as development, metabolism, reproduction and mood by interacting with specific target cells.
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Fill in the blank:
The hormone insulin is secreted by ____________.
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Match the following hormones with their deficiency states.
| Hormones | - | Disorders |
| a) Thyroxine | - | Acromegaly |
| b) Insulin | - | Tetany |
| c) Parathormone | - | Simple goitre |
| d) Growth hormone | - | Diabetes insipidus |
| e) ADH | - | Diabetes mellitus |
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