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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pair:
Exocrine and endocrine glands (secretory substance and example)
उत्तर
Exocrine glands: Exocrine glands secrete sweat, tears, saliva, milk, and· digestive juices and release them through a duct or opening to the body surface.
Endocrine glands: The endocrine glands secrete hormones like adrenaline, insulin, thyroxine, and luteinizing hormones directly into the blood.
संबंधित प्रश्न
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 |
Multiple choice question. Tick (✓) the correct choice:
Insulin is secreted by
- pancreas
- pituitary gland
- thyroid gland
- adrenal gland
Fill in the blank:
Adrenal glands are present above _________.
State whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F):
Hormones are secreted by ductless glands.
Match Column I with Columns II and III.
| Column I | Column II | Column III |
| Auxin | Gibberella fujikuroi | Abscission |
| Ethylene | Coconut milk | Intermodal elongation |
| Abscisic acid | Coleoptile tip | Apical dominance |
| Cytokinin | Chloroplast | Ripening |
| Gibberellins | Fruits | Cell division |
Susan’s father feels very tired and frequently urinates. After clinical diagnosis, he was advised to take an injection daily to maintain his blood glucose level. What would be the possible cause for this? Suggest preventive measures.
Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which hormone?
Dwarfism results due to
Dwarfism results due to deficiency of which hormone?
Blood sugar level rises due to deficiency of which hormone?
