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Frogs do have adrenal glands, which help regulate stress responses and metabolism. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Structural Organisation in Animals and Frog, Topic: Tissues, skeletal and organ systems.
The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in regulating metamorphosis in frogs, controlling the transition from tadpole to adult. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Structural Organisation in Animals and Frog, Topic: Tissues, skeletal and organ systems.
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates the thyroid gland to release thyroxine. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Human Physiology - Digestion, Respiration, Circulation, Neural Control and Chemical Coordination, Topic: Organ system functions and hormonal regulation.
Vasopressin is secreted by the posterior pituitary, not the anterior pituitary.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine Disorders
Insulin deficiency leads to diabetes mellitus, characterized by high blood glucose levels and glucose excretion in urine.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine Disorders
GH deficiency in childhood leads to dwarfism, not gigantism. GH excess causes gigantism.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine Disorders
ANF, secreted by the heart, lowers blood pressure by promoting sodium excretion and vasodilation.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine Disorders
Graves’ disease is caused by the excessive secretion of thyroid hormones, leading to increased metabolism and weight loss.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine Disorders
ADH deficiency leads to diabetes insipidus, not diabetes mellitus.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine Disorders
A deficiency of vasopressin (ADH) leads to diabetes insipidus, causing excessive urination and dehydration.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine Disorders
Diabetes insipidus is caused by a deficiency of vasopressin (ADH), leading to excessive urination and dehydration.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine Disorders
GH is secreted by the anterior pituitary and promotes protein synthesis and cell growth.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine Disorders
