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प्रश्न
Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to chemical nature.
उत्तर
Characteristic: Chemically, hormones may be proteins, amines, or steroids.
Explanation: Hormones exhibit a wide range of chemical configurations. Examples encompass peptide or protein hormones such as insulin, amine hormones like epinephrine, and steroid hormones including estrogen and testosterone, each characterised by unique chemical compositions.
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 |
Fill in the blank:
Adrenal glands are present above _________.
Find the odd-one out, giving reason:
Pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, salivary gland
What causes diabetes?
Match the following hormones with their deficiency states.
| Hormones | - | Disorders |
| a) Thyroxine | - | Acromegaly |
| b) Insulin | - | Tetany |
| c) Parathormone | - | Simple goitre |
| d) Growth hormone | - | Diabetes insipidus |
| e) ADH | - | Diabetes mellitus |
Hypertension is developed due to several factors EXCEPT ____________.
Mention one function for each of these hormones :
- Thyroxin
- Insulin
- Adrenaline
- Growth hormone
- Testosterone
State properties of hormones.
Write the Zwitter ion structure of alanine.
Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to site of action.
