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Endocrine glands are ductless and release hormones directly into the bloodstream for transport to target organs.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine System and Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis
The pituitary gland is called the "master gland" as it controls the functions of other endocrine glands by releasing various hormones.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine System and Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis
Flexion decreases the angle between two bones, such as bending the elbow.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Appendicular Skeleton - Limb Bones
Adduction is the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body, such as bringing the arms to the side.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Skeletal System - Axial Skeleton - Ribs Sternum
Glomerulonephritis is an inflammatory condition of the glomerulus, affecting kidney function.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 16: Excretory Products and their Elimination Micturition Disorders and Accessory Excretory Organs
Diabetes insipidus is caused by a deficiency of ADH, leading to excessive urine output and dehydration.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 16: Excretory Products and their Elimination Micturition Disorders and Accessory Excretory Organs
Small amounts of urea are excreted through sweat glands in the skin.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 16: Excretory Products and their Elimination Micturition Disorders and Accessory Excretory Organs
The liver synthesizes major plasma proteins like albumin and fibrinogen.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 15: Body Fluids and Circulation Circulatory System - Comparative and Evolutionary Aspects
Lymph helps in the absorption of fats from the small intestine through lacteals.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 15: Body Fluids and Circulation Lymph and Circulatory Pathways
Systemic circulation distributes oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to body tissues and returns deoxygenated blood to the right atrium.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 15: Body Fluids and Circulation Lymph and Circulatory Pathways
Erythropoietin is a hormone released by the kidneys that stimulates RBC production in bone marrow.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 15: Body Fluids and Circulation Lymph and Circulatory Pathways
Lymph does not transport oxygen; it primarily carries white blood cells and immune cells.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 15: Body Fluids and Circulation Lymph and Circulatory Pathways
