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Give reasons:
The pituitary gland is called the master gland.

Important Questions on Endocrine System

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ICSE Biology Book 2 for Class 10>Chapter 12 - Endocrine System>REVIEW QUESTIONS>Q (ii)
Give reason: Adrenaline is also known as an 'emergency hormone'.
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ICSE Biology Book 2 for Class 10>Chapter 12 - Endocrine System>REVIEW QUESTIONS>Q (iii)
Give reason: Iodine rich food must be included in our diet.
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ICSE Biology Book 2 for Class 10>Chapter 12 - Endocrine System>REVIEW QUESTIONS>Q (iv)
Give reasons:
Goitre is usually observed in people living in hilly regions.
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ICSE Biology Book 2 for Class 10>Chapter 12 - Endocrine System>REVIEW QUESTIONS>Q (v)
Give reasons:
Insulin is administered to individuals suffering from diabetes mellitus in the form of injection and not in the form of tablets which can be taken orally.
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ICSE Biology Book 2 for Class 10>Chapter 12 - Endocrine System>REVIEW QUESTIONS>Q (i)
What would be the effect:
Adrenal gland is removed
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ICSE Biology Book 2 for Class 10>Chapter 12 - Endocrine System>REVIEW QUESTIONS>Q (ii)
What would be the effect when blood sugar level falls?
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ICSE Biology Book 2 for Class 10>Chapter 12 - Endocrine System>REVIEW QUESTIONS>Q (iii)
What would be the effect:
Thyroid does not function properly
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ICSE Biology Book 2 for Class 10>Chapter 12 - Endocrine System>REVIEW QUESTIONS>Q (i)
State one visible effect of Cushing’s Syndrome.