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प्रश्न
What is a hormone?
उत्तर
A hormone is defined as a chemical substance produced by the endocrine glands situated in one part of the body and carried by the blood to some other parts of the body in order to exert its regulating and co-ordination effect on the cells of a specific organ or tissue.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Increased reabsorption of water in the kidneys
Given below is a table consisting of a set of items belonging to a common category. Complete the table by filling in the category and the odd one in the blanks
| Set | Category | Odd one |
| Adrenaline, Penicillin, Insulin, Thyroxin | __________ | __________ |
| Vasopressin, growth hormone, TSH, ACTH, FSH | __________ | __________ |
Hormones are called ‘chemical messengers’.
Give the Technical Term: Name the glands which secrete the following hormone: Progesterone
State the Function
Progesterone
Choose the Odd One Out
Choose the Odd One Out.
Which statement is not for a hormone?
Given below is the figure showing the human urinary system with structures labelled A to D. Select the option which correctly identifies them and gives their function.
Distinguish between Diabetes mellitus and Diabetes insipidus (endocrine gland concerned).
