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प्रश्न
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
In humans, increased thyroxine production results in :
पर्याय
Increased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Dwarfism
Cretinism
उत्तर
Increased metabolism
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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 |
Why is pituitary gland is called “master gland”?
Name the following:
Five endocrine glands found in human body.
Membrane bound receptors and hormones produce second messengers like _________.
Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which hormone?
What are hormones?
Give the full form of the following abbreviation:
ADH
Explain mechanism of hormone action through membrane receptor.
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.
Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to site of action.
