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Important Questions on Chemical Messages for Homeostasis

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Name the following:

A hormone that regulates the growth and development of our (human beings) body.

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Which disease is found in human due to the deficiency of iodine?

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If _____ is deficient in our diet, there is a possibility that we might suffer from goitre. 
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Name the hormones secreted by the following endocrine glands and specify one function of each:

(b) pituitary

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Which of the following disease is caused due to the insufficient secretion of thyroxine hormone ?
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What is the name of the gland secreting adrenaline hormone?
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Over secretion of which hormones in childhood, make the height of a person more than 7 ft?
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A squirrel is in a scary situation. Its body has to prepare for either fighting or running away. State the immediate changes that take place in its body so that the squirrel is able to either fight or run?
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Why is the use of iodised salt advisable ? Name the disease caused due to deficiency of iodine in our diet and state its one symptom.
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Write four solutions to control diabetes.
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Name the hormones secreted by the following endocrine glands and specify one function of each:

(c) Pancreas

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Which of the following statement is not suitable in context with GH (Growth Hormone)?
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The part of the brain responsible for the sensation of hunger and thirst is:
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Which of the following hormone prepares our body for action in an emergency situation?
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A person is having the symptoms of thirst and frequent urination for a long time. The blood capillaries in the retina of this person have ruptured causing blood to entering into the vitreous humour making it opaque. Name the eye disorder found in this person.
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Name the Hormones secreted by Thyroid, Pancreas, Ovary and Testis.
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Answer the following question:
Name four plant hormones.
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Name the hormones secreted by the following endocrine gland and specify one function of each:

Thyroid
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Why is the use of iodised salt advisable?