Hormones in Animals

Sapna suffers from a condition due to which her average blood sugar level is 174 mg/dl. The average blood sugar level in a healthy is < 140 mg/dl.

Which of the following could be the cause of Sapna's condition.

While on a roller coaster ride, Aditya noticed an increase in his heartbeat and his breathing. Which hormone is responsible for the changes in Aditya's body? 

Which of the following statements are correct?

Which of these health conditions is caused by a hormonal imbalance in the body?

The two glands A and B which occur in pairs are present in the endocrine system of humans. The pair of glands A is found only in females whereas the pair of glands B occurs only in males. The glands A make and secrete two hormones C and D whereas glands B make and secrete only one hormone E. In addition to hormones, glands A make gametes E whereas glands B make gametes G.

What are hormones C and D?

The two glands A and B which occur in pairs are present in the endocrine system of humans. The pair of glands A is found only in females whereas the pair of glands B occurs only in males. The glands A make and secrete two hormones C and D whereas glands B make and secrete only one hormone E. In addition to hormones, glands A make gametes F whereas glands B make gametes G.

What are glands A and B?

Identify the word-pair relationship and fill in the blank.

Thyroxine:Thyroid gland :: Epinephrine : _____.

The gland X which is located just below the brain in the human head secretes a chemical substance Y which controls the development of bones and muscles in the body of a person. Secretion of too little of substance Y as well as the secretion of too much of substance Y by the gland X leads to abnormal development of the body of a person.

What happens if too little of substance Y is secreted?

The gland A is attached to the windpipe in the human body. The gland A makes and secretes a hormone B which controls the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body. The non-metal element C is necessary for the formation of hormone B. The deficiency of C in the diet can cause a deficiency of hormone B in the body leading to a disease D in which the neck of a person appears to be swollen. People are advised to use salt E in cooking food to avoid disease D.

What is the element C? (Iodine/ Calcium/ Magnesium)

There are two similar glands P which is located on the top of two similar organs Q in the human body. The glands P are often called glands of emergency, and they secrete a hormone R into the bloodstream. The hormone R is secreted in large amounts when a person is frightened. It brings about temporary changes in the body which allow a lot of substance S from the liver to go into the blood to provide a lot of energy in a very short time. This helps the person concerned to fight back or run away from the frightening situation.

What are P, Q, R and S?

Match the following:

How does feedback mechanism regulate hormone secretion?

Distinguish between gigantism and dwarfism.

Differentiate between the following:
Follicle stimulating hormone and Lutenising hormone.

Why is pancreas considered different from endocrine glands like adrenal and thyroid, etc.?

Why the goitre cases are less common in the people of coastal areas than those of hilly areas? 

A doctor diagnosed that Ramesh was having high sugar level in his blood and his urine was found to contain sugar contents. The doctor informed Ramesh that the following endocrine gland in his body is not functioning properly:

Differentiate between diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus.

Tabulate difference between endocrine and exocrine glands. Draw diagram to highlight the difference.