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प्रश्न
Define Endocrine gland
Enlist human endocrine glands.
उत्तर १
Endocrine glands, such as the thyroid, parathyroids, and adrenals, produce secretions that enter the bloodstream and trigger metabolic changes in specific organs. These glands lack ducts.
उत्तर २
An organ that makes hormones that are released directly into the blood and travel to tissues and organs all over the body. Endocrine glands help control many body functions, including growth and development, metabolism, and fertility. Some examples of endocrine glands are the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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Hormone
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(i) Name the glands marked 1 to 5.
(ii) Name the hormone secreted by 2. Give one important function of this hormone.
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State the Function
Testosterone
State the Function
Progesterone
Choose the Odd One Out
Choose the Odd One Out
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