
Name the hormone which lead to the following condition:
Exophthalmic goitre

Important Questions on Endocrine System
Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Converting glycogen to glucose

Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Regulates basal metabolism

Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Ossification of bones

Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Prepares the body during emergency

Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Responsible for normal growth of the whole body

Complete the following paragraph by filling in the blanks (i) to (v) with appropriate words :
The amount of urine output is under the regulation of a hormone called (i) _____ secreted by the (ii) _____ lobe of the pituitary gland. If this hormone secretion is reduced, there is an increased production of urine. This disorder is called (iii) _____. Sometimes excess glucose is passed through urine due to the hyposecretion of another hormone called (iv) _____ leading to the cause of a disease called (v) _____.

Complete the following table by filling in the blanks from 1 to 10 with appropriate terms:
S. No. | Gland | Secretion | Function / Effect on body |
a. | Thyroid | 1. | 2. |
b. | 3. | Vasopressin | 4. |
c. | 5. | 6. | Promotes glucose utilisation by the body cells |
d. | Lacrimal gland | 7. | 8. |
e. | Adrenal medulla | 9. | 10. |
