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प्रश्न
Choose the correct answer:
Adrenaline is secreted by ___________
पर्याय
thymus
adrenal gland
islets of Langerhans
thyroid
उत्तर
Adrenaline is secreted by Adrenal gland
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The diagram given below represents the location and structure of an endocrine gland. Study the same and answer the questions that follow
(i) Name the endocrine gland shown in the diagram.
(ii) Name the secretion of the gland which regulates basal metabolism.
(iii) Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of the above mentioned hormone.
(iv) Name the disease caused due to undersecretion of the above mentioned hormone in children.
(v) Name the disease caused due to hypersecretion of the above mentioned hormone.
Give technical terms for Group of hormones which influence other endocrine glands to produce hormones
Match the items given in Column A with the most appropriate ones in Column B and rewrite the correct matching pairs
| Column A | Column B | ||
| 1 | Cretinism | a | Hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex |
| 2 | Diabetes insipidus | b | Hyposecretion of Thyroxine |
| 3 | Exophthalmic Goitre | c | Hyposecretion of growth hormone |
| 4 | Adrenal virilism | d | Hyposecretion of Vasopressin |
| 5 | Dwarfism | e | Hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex |
| f | Hypersecretion of Growth hormone | ||
| g | Hypersecretion of thyroxine |
Complete the following table by filling in the blanks numbered 1 to 7.
| Gland | Hormone secreted | Effect on body |
| (1) ______ | (2) ______ | Regulates basal metabolism |
| Pancreas ("beta" cells) | (3) ______ | Controls blood sugar |
| (4) ______ | (5) ______ | Increases heart beat |
| (6) ______ | Thyroid stimulating hormone | (7) ______ |
Adrenaline is also known as emergency hormone.
Some adult women may develop facial hairs. What may be the cause for it?
Give the Technical Term: Name the hormone which prepares the body to face an emergency situation.
Mention three functions of Adrenaline.
The steroid responsible for balance of water and electrolytes in our body is ______.
Which of the two adrenocortical layers, zona glomerulosa and zona reticularis lies outside enveloping the other?
