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Enumerate the role of kidney as an endocrine gland.

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Kidney has endocrine tissues which act as partial endocrine gland. It secretes renin, erythropoietin and calcitriol. Renin is secreted by juxta glomerular cells. It increases blood pressure when angiotensin is formed in blood. Erythropoietin is also secreted by the juxta glomerular cells of the kidney and stimulates erythropoieis in bone marrow. Calcitriol is secreted by proximal tubes of nephrons. It is an active form of vitamin `D_(3)` which promotes calcium and phosphorus absorption from intestine and accelerates bone formation.
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  2. Write the differences between endocrine and exocrine gland.

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  4. What are the functions of hypothalamus?

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  5. Write on the origin of pituitary gland ?

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  6. What are the lobes of adenohypophysis?

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  7. What is Pars nervosa?

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  9. Write a paragraph on the Growth Hormone.

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  11. What are the functions of follicle stimulation hormone?

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  12. What is the role of Luteinizing hormone (LH)?

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  13. What is the significance of Luteotropic hormone (LTH)?

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  14. What is the other name of neurohypophysis ?

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  15. Pineal gland is an endocrine gland ,write its role

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  16. Write on the role of parathyroid gland?

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  17. Write a paragraph on Thymus gland?

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  18. Explain the hormones secreted by Adrenal gland.

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  19. What are the hormones responsible for maintaining blood glucose level?

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  20. Explain the endorenal function of gonads.

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  21. Write the disorders associated with growth hormone.

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