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State the function of LH.

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a. It stimulates the final maturation and release of the ovum from the Graafian follicle. This process is called ovulation.
b. It helps in the conversion of the Graafian follicle into corpus luteum. It also stimulate corpus luteum to secrete progesteron.
c. In males , it stimulates the interstitial cells of the testis called Leydig cells to the secrete the male sex hormones called testosterone. So LH is also called ICSH.
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SUBHASH PUBLICATION-CHEMICAL COORDINATION AND INTEGRATION -Two mark questions and answers
  1. State the function of LH.

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  2. Name any two gonadotropic hormones, giving a function of each.

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  3. Define the following: Exocrine gland.

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  4. Define the following: Endocrine gland.

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  5. Define the following: Hormone.

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  6. List the hormones secreted by the following : Hypothalamus

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  7. List the hormones secreted by the following : Pituitary

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  8. List the hormones secreted by the following : Thyroid

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  9. List the hormones secreted by the following : Parathyroid

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  10. List the hormones secreted by the following : Adrenal

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  11. List the hormones secreted by the following : Pancreas

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  12. List the hormones secreted by the following : Testis

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  13. List the hormones secreted by the following : Ovary

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  14. List the hormones secreted by the following : Thymus

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  15. List the hormones secreted by the following : Atrium

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  16. List the hormones secreted by the following : Kidney

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  17. List the hormones secreted by the following : G-I Tract

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  18. Write short notes on the functions of the following hormones : Thymo...

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  19. Write short notes on the functions of the following hormones : Estro...

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  20. Write short notes on the functions of the following hormones : Insul...

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