The general function of a gland is to

  • A
    protect the body.
  • B
    control the function of epithelial tissues.
  • C
    produce and secrete specialized compounds to control and maintain different body functions.
  • D
    help to maintain blood pressure and nerve actions.

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Which of the following is not a hormone?

Identify the correctly matched pairs of endocrine glands, their hormones, and their associated deficiency disorders from the table below:
$I$. NeurohypophysisVasopressinDiabetes insipidus
$II$. Adrenal CortexCorticosteroidsAddison's disease
$III$. Parathyroid glandsParathormoneMyxoedema
$IV$. Thyroid glandCalcitoninAcromegaly

Match List-$I$ with List-$II$:
List-$I$ List-$II$
$A.$ Progesterone $I.$ Pars intermedia
$B.$ Relaxin $II.$ Ovary
$C.$ Melanocyte stimulating hormone $III.$ Adrenal Medulla
$D.$ Catecholamines $IV.$ Corpus luteum

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following pairs of organs consists only of endocrine glands?

Define the following:
$(a)$ Exocrine gland,
$(b)$ Endocrine gland,
$(c)$ Hormone.

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