In a child of $15$ years age, plasma calcium level is diagnosed below optimum level. Which organ is malfunctioning?
- Thyroid gland
- Liver
- Parathyroid
- Posterior lobe of pituitary
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion (A) : 02 is liberated in the non-cyclic photophosphorylation.
Reason (R) : Liberation of oxygen is due to photolysis of water.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
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Assertion (A) : The Cro-Magnon man was the direct ancestor of the living modern man.
Reason (R) : Cro-Magnon man had slightly prognathous face.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
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- Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion: Orbit of a satellite is within the gravitational field of earth whereas escaping is beyond the gravitational field of earth.
Reason: Orbital velocity of a satellite is greater than its escape velocity.
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion (A) : In eukaryotes, transcription occurs in nucleus.
Reason (R) : In bacteria, transcription and translation occurs in cytoplasm.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
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Concepts Used:
Biomolecules - Hormones
Hormones are defined as important chemicals that act as messengers of the body. These are the chemicals that are secreted by special glands, known as endocrine glands and these distributed throughout the body. It helps in controlling of physiological functions. Moreover, they are important while maintaining homeostasis in the body. The entire endocrine system is a network of glands. Hormones are almost same as the nervous system. Functioning of various body functions it plays an important role. The only difference between the nervous system and hormones that nervous system uses nerve impulses and neurotransmitters for communication, while the endocrine system uses chemical messengers named hormones.
Types of Hormones:
- Peptide Hormones: Peptide hormones include amino acids that are soluble in water. Insulin is a vital peptide hormone that is produced by the pancreas.
- Steroid Hormones: Unlike peptide hormones, steroid hormones are fat-soluble and can easily pass through a cell membrane with ease. Sex hormones like testosterone, estrogen, etc. are some of the kinds of steroid hormones.