Discuss four important functions of hormones.

Important Questions on Chemical Co-ordination and Regulation

MEDIUM

11th West Bengal Board

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A TEXT BOOK OF BIOLOGY CLASS 11>Chapter 20 - Chemical Co-ordination and Regulation>EXERCISE>Q 6

Why anterior pituitary is called adenohypophysis and posterior pituitary is called neurohypophysis?

MEDIUM

11th West Bengal Board

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A TEXT BOOK OF BIOLOGY CLASS 11>Chapter 20 - Chemical Co-ordination and Regulation>EXERCISE>Q 7

What is the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system? 

MEDIUM

11th West Bengal Board

IMPORTANT

A TEXT BOOK OF BIOLOGY CLASS 11>Chapter 20 - Chemical Co-ordination and Regulation>EXERCISE>Q 7

State the significance (importance) of hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system.

EASY

11th West Bengal Board

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A TEXT BOOK OF BIOLOGY CLASS 11>Chapter 20 - Chemical Co-ordination and Regulation>EXERCISE>Q 8

What do you mean by releasing hormones? Name different types of releasing hormones. 

MEDIUM

11th West Bengal Board

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A TEXT BOOK OF BIOLOGY CLASS 11>Chapter 20 - Chemical Co-ordination and Regulation>EXERCISE>Q 9

Name the tropic hormones secreted from the pituitary (hypophysis).

HARD

11th West Bengal Board

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A TEXT BOOK OF BIOLOGY CLASS 11>Chapter 20 - Chemical Co-ordination and Regulation>EXERCISE>Q 10

Why does the endocrine system is considered a chemical extension of the nervous system?

EASY

11th West Bengal Board

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A TEXT BOOK OF BIOLOGY CLASS 11>Chapter 20 - Chemical Co-ordination and Regulation>EXERCISE>Q 10

Name hormones secreted from the posterior pituitary.

EASY

11th West Bengal Board

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A TEXT BOOK OF BIOLOGY CLASS 11>Chapter 20 - Chemical Co-ordination and Regulation>EXERCISE>Q 11

What is the full name of STH?