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प्रश्न
Mention any two differences between a hormone and an enzyme.
उत्तर
Hormones unlike enzymes are secreted by the endocrine glands only. Also the hormones unlike the enzymes are poured directly into the blood. Hormones can be peptides, steroids, amine but all enzymes are proteins.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Define Endocrine gland
Fill in the blank:
Hormones are produced by ____________.
Define the following:
Endocrine gland
Make a table indicating the glands, hormones produced, their main functions and diseases caused due to their hypo and hypersecretions.
What are the general properties of hormones?
Complete the following:
| Gland/Organ | Hormone | Function |
| (i) Stomach | __________ | __________ |
| (ii) Parathyroid | __________ | __________ |
| (iii) __________ | __________ | Lowers blood sugar level. |
| (iv) Adrenal medulla | __________ | __________ |
| (v) Pancreas (Alpha cells) | __________ | __________ |
| (vi) Testes | __________ | __________ |
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
Choose the Odd One Out
Choose the Odd One Out
Comment on the functions of adrenalin.
