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प्रश्न
Mention one function for each of these hormones :
- Thyroxin
- Insulin
- Adrenaline
- Growth hormone
- Testosterone
उत्तर
- Thyroxin - It regulates carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism in our body. It indirectly affects the growth of the body by promoting the growth and differentiation of tissues.
- Insulin - It regulates the blood sugar level in the human body. It increases the permeability of the cell membrane for glucose and accelerates the passage of glucose into the cells from the bloodstream.
- Adrenaline - In case of danger, emergency, or stress, adrenaline is secreted in large quantities to prepare the body to face the situation. For this reason, it is also known as the ‘emergency hormone’. This hormone is secreted even in normal situations but in small quantities.
- Growth hormone - It is involved in the growth and development of the human body.
- Testosterone - It is responsible for the growth and development of male secondary sexual characters. It also helps in sperm production.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
Which one of the following glands is also called master gland:
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
The emergency hormone to face the danger or to fight is secreted by:
Match the items in Column A with those in Column B. Column A Column B
| Column A | Column B |
| (a) Cretinism | (i) Pituitary gland |
| (b) Diabetes mellitus | (ii) Under the development of infant |
| (c) Increased metabolic rate | (iii) Oversecretion of thyroxine |
| (d) Simple goitre | (iv) Insufficient iodine in food |
| (e) Growth hormone | (v) Insufficient insulin in the blood. |
Multiple choice question. Tick (✓) the correct choice:
The hormone thyroxine is secreted by
- pituitary gland
- adrenal gland
- thyroid gland
- pancreas
Fill in the blank:
The master gland in the body is_____________.
Fill in the blank:
Blood pressure is controlled by the endorine gland called __________.
Find the odd-one out, giving reason:
Pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, salivary gland
Given below is an outline of the human body. Draw and label on the diagram.
- the gland that secretes insulin.
- the gland that produce adrenaline.
Identify the secondary messenger(s).
State properties of hormones.
