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What do you mean by the endocrine system?

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Endocrine system is the collection of ductless glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
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  1. Name the different endocrine glands in the human body.

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  2. Define the hormones

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  3. What do you mean by the endocrine system?

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  4. What is the main function of the pituitary gland?

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  5. Write about the structure and position of the thyroid gland.

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  6. Explain about the following disease. Exophthalmic goitre

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  7. Explain about the following disease. Cretinism in children

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  8. Explain about the following disease. Goitre

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  9. What is the major function of phytohormones?

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  10. What is the position of the master gland in human body? Explain its st...

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  11. Complete the table

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  12. Identify the gland that appears like a butterfly located at the base o...

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  13. Write short notes on the following disease. Adrenal virilism

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  14. Write short notes on the following disease. Conn's syndrome

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  15. Write short notes on the following disease. Cushing's syndrome

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  16. How does secretion of insulin vary according to the sugar level in blo...

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  17. Why are hormones referred to as chemical messengers?

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  18. Conduction of electrical impulse is faster in myelinated neuron than i...

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  19. Nerve impulses in axon are unidirectional. Give reason.

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  20. State the difference between action potential and resting potential.

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