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प्रश्न
What are hormones? Give examples.
उत्तर
Hormone is an organic substance that is sëcreted by one tissue into the bloodstream and induces a physiological response in other tissues. It is an intercellular signaling molecule. Virtually every process in a complex organism is regulated by one or more hormones. For example, insulin, epinephrine, estrogen, androgen, etc.
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Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
Which one of the following hormones converts excess of glucose into glycogen:
Multiple choice question. Tick (✓) the correct choice:
Master endocrine gland
- thyroid
- pituitary
- pancreas
- adrenal
Multiple choice question. Tick (✓) the correct choice:
Insulin is secreted by
- pancreas
- pituitary gland
- thyroid gland
- adrenal gland
Find the odd-one out, giving reason:
Pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, salivary gland
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| Column (A) | Column (B) |
| (a) Olfactory receptors | (i) Tongue |
| (b) Thermo receptors (temperature receptors) | (ii) Eye |
| (c) Gustatoreceptors | (iii) Nose |
| (d) Photoreceptors | (iv) Skin |
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| Column A | Column B | |
| (1) | Ovary | ______ |
| (2) | Pancreas | ______ |
| (3) | Adrenal medulla | ______ |
