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ZoologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationPancreasEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice
Given below is an incomplete table about hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each on the body in humans. Identify the correct option for the three blanks A, B, and C.
| Source gland | Hormone | Function |
| 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 |
Options:
Answer:
A
Solution:
Ovary secretes estrogen hormone, which maintains the secondary sexual character in humans. Alpha cells of Islets of Langerhans secrete glucagon, which acts antagonist to insulin in raising the blood sugar level. Anterior pituitary secrets growth hormone and it's over secretion leads to a condition known as gigantism.
Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Chemical Coordination and IntegrationSubtopic:Pancreas
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