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Given is an incomplete table on hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each human body. Identify the option representing correct grouping of hormone its gland and effect.
| Gland | Secretion | Effect on body |
|---|---|---|
| A | Oestrogen | Maintenance of secondary sexual characters |
| Alpha cells of Islets of Langerhans | B | Raises blood sugar level |
| Anterior pituitary | C | Over secretion leads to gigantism |
Which of the following hormone functions through generating second messengers ?
How many of the following hormones have nuclear receptors?
Thyroxine, Catecholamines, Cortisol, Cholecystokinin, Growth hormone.
Hormones are called chemical signals that stimulate specific target tissues. Their specificity is due to the presence of signal receiving receptors only in the respective target tissues. Where are these receptors present in case of hormones of protein nature?
Hormones involved in maintaining $Ca^{2+}$ balance in human body includes all except
I. Insulin
II. Epinephrine
III.Oestradiol
IV.Norepinephrine
V.Testosterone
VI.Glucagon
Which of the above hormones are amino acid derivatives?
What is correct to say about the hormone action in humans?
Which hormone inhibit morphogenesis?
Acetylcholine can be hydrolysed into
The tissues influenced by a specific hormone are referred to as its