Embibe Experts Solutions for Chapter: Chemical Messages for Homeostasis, Exercise 1: Kerala Board-2020
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Questions from Embibe Experts Solutions for Chapter: Chemical Messages for Homeostasis, Exercise 1: Kerala Board-2020 with Hints & Solutions
Certain hormones released from the anterior lobe of pituitary gland are given.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Adreno Cortico Tropic Hormone (ACTH)
Gonado Tropic Hormone (GTH)
Name two hormones secreted by the action of GTH.
There are certain mistakes in the given chart. Find out and correct it.
Write the name and function of any other two hormones occur naturally in plants.
Analyse the given symptoms and identify the disease.
- Low metabolic rate
- Hypertension
- Inflammation in tissues
Select suitable items from the box and complete the table related to hormone defects.
| Gland | Hormone | Defect | Symptom |
| Pancreas | __(i)__ | Diabetes | __(ii)__ |
| Hypothalamus | Vasopressin | __(iii)__ | __(iv)__ |
| Pituitary | __(v)__ | __(vi)__ | Growth of the bones on the face and jaw |
- Somatotropin
- Diabetes insipidus
- Acromegaly
- Presence of glucose in urine
- Frequent urination
- Insulin
- Hindrance in proper physical and mental development
Identify the gland indicated in the picture and answer the following questions :
Name the hormone produced by the part indicated as (i) which slows down the action of defense cells.
Identify the gland indicated in the picture and answer the following questions :
Name the two hormones produced by the part indicated as (ii). Give their functions.
Identify the gland indicated in the picture and answer the following questions :
Write two important functions of aldosterone.
