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5. Why is aldosterone called a mineralocorticoid?
& Name the hormones secreted by the beta and alpha cells of Islets of Langerhans. Write their
importance.
E. Answer the following questions in detail.
1. Tabulate various endocrine glands, their location and hormones secreted by them.
2. Discuss the importance of various hormones released by pituitary gland,
3. What is the importance of thyroid gland in our body?
4. Describe the endocrine functions of adrenal gland.
5. What is Islet of Langerhans? Write its significance in maintaining glucose levels in the blood.
6. Endocrine glands are ductless glands. Explain with an example,
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5.The name mineralocorticoid derives from early observations that these hormones were involved in the retention of sodium, a mineral. The primary endogenous mineralocorticoid is aldosterone, although a number of other endogenous hormones (including progesterone and deoxycorticosterone) have mineralocorticoid function.
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