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प्रश्न
Give two differences between Hormones and vitamins.
उत्तर
| Sr. No. | Hormones | Vitamins |
| 1. | They are organic substances (eg. peptide or a steroid) that is secreted by one tissue into the bloodstream. | They are small organic compounds that cannot be synthesized by our body but must be obtained through diet. |
| 2. | Induce physiological response. (eg) growth and metabolism in other tissues. | Essential for certain functions, their deficiency or excess can cause diseases. |
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Multiple choice question. Tick (✓) the correct choice:
Master endocrine gland
- thyroid
- pituitary
- pancreas
- adrenal
State whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F):
For hormones to be effective in their actions, they are required in sufficiently large quantities.
Name the following:
Master gland in human body.
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| Hormones | - | Disorders |
| a) Thyroxine | - | Acromegaly |
| b) Insulin | - | Tetany |
| c) Parathormone | - | Simple goitre |
| d) Growth hormone | - | Diabetes insipidus |
| e) ADH | - | Diabetes mellitus |
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Which of the following statements is correct about receptors?
Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which hormone?
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- Thyroxin
- Insulin
- Adrenaline
- Growth hormone
- Testosterone
Priya tried to match the hormones with their effect on the human body. She tabulated the pairs as follows:
| Hormone | Effect on the body |
| P | Stimulates conversion of Glycogen to Glucose |
| Q | Reabsorption of water by the Nephrons. |
Identify the correct pair of hormones.
Both ______ or deficiency of hormones lead to serious consequences.
