Biology
Identify the gland with the help of following clues:
(a) The gland is like a cap on top of each kidney.
(b) The gland is both a duct gland as well as a ductless gland.
(c) A bilobed (butterfly-shaped) gland.
(d) The gland is located in mid-brain below the hypothalamus.
Related Questions
Give reason:
People living in the low Himalayan hilly regions often suffer from goitre.Give reason:
Simple goitre can be prevented by using iodised salt in food.Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow:
(a) Name the cells of the pancreas that produce (1) glucagon (2) insulin.
(b) State the main function of (1) glucagon and (2) insulin.
(c) Why is the pancreas referred to as an exo-endocrine gland?
(d) Why is insulin not given orally but is injected into the body?
(e) What is the technical term for the cells of the pancreas that produce endocrine hormones?
(f) Where in the body is the Pancreas located?
Given alongside is a portion from the human body showing some important structure in ventral (front) view.
(a) Where is this portion located in the body?
(b) Name the structures numbered 1-3.
(c) State one main function of each of the structures named above.
(d) Is there any duct to carry the secretions from the structure numbered 2? If so, give its name.