Justify the name endocrine gland.

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How does parathyroid hormone influences calcium uptake in the body?

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How do fight or flight hormones prepare our body to fight emergency?

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What are secondary sexual characters?

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Name the two hormone of hypothalamus that influences’ the middle lobe of pituitary. Mention their functions.

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List the hormones secreted by the following:
(a) Hypothalamus
(b) Pituitary
(c) Thyroid
(d) Parathyroid
(e) Adrenal
(f) Pancreas
(g) Testis
(h) Ovary
(i) Thymus
(j) Atrium
(k) Kidney
(l) G-I Tract

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Calcium plays a very important role in the formation of bones. Write about the role of endocrine glands and hormones responsible for maintaining calcium homoeostasis.

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Write short notes on the functions of the following hormones:
(a) Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
(b) Thyroid hormones
(c) Thymosins
(d) Androgens
(e) Estrogens
(f) Insulin and Glucagon

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Give a detail explanation of pituitary gland

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Describe thyroid gland.

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