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Complete the following table:

Gland/Organ Hormone Function Undersecretion Oversecretion
  Thyroxine      
  Prolactin      
Pancreas (alpha cells)        
        Cushing"s syndrome.
      Lowers blood sugar level  

Important Questions on The Endocrine System

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What would be the effect produced, if adrenal gland is removed?
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What would be the effect produced, if blood sugar level falls?
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What would be the effect produced, if thyroid does not function properly? 
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The figure given below represents certain organs in the human body:

i. Name the organ system shown in the diagram.

ii. Name the organs numbered 1 to 9.

iii. What is the function of 9?

iv. List three more parts other than numbered 1–9 which are clearly seen in the diagram.

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Name the hormone responsible for an increase in the heartbeat. (Adrenaline/Melatonin)
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Name the hormone responsible for converting glycogen to glucose in liver.
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Name the hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands responsible for the ossification of bones. (Parahormone/Thyroid hormone/Parathormone)
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Name the hormone that regulates the basal metabolic rate. (Thyroid hormone/Parathyroid hormone/Auxin)