CBSE 2025 · Region 1 · Set 2 · Q33 · 3 marks
(a)Name the glands that secrete :(i)Adrenaline(ii)Thyroxin(b)Explain with example how the timing and amount of hormone released are regulated in the human body.
(a)
Name the glands that secrete :
(i)
Adrenaline
(ii)
Thyroxin
(b)
Explain with example how the timing and amount of hormone released are regulated in the human body.
Marking-scheme solution
(a) Gland that secretes
(i) Adrenal gland
(ii) Thyroid gland
(b) If the sugar level in blood rises it is detected by cells of pancreas which responds to produce more insulin to lower blood sugar level.
As the blood sugar level falls it is detected by cells of pancreas and insulin secretion is reduced.
SECTION D
Control and CoordinationHormones in AnimalsRemembershort_answermedium
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