Question

Give example(s) of:
a. Hyperglycaemic hormone and hypoglycemic hormone
b. Hypercalcemic hormones
c. Gonadotropic hormones
d. Progestational hormone
e. Blood pressure lowering hormone
f. Androgens and estrogens

Answer 1

Hint: Hormones are secreted into the body from the endocrine glands. The glands are ductless, so hormones are secreted directly into the bloodstream rather than by the ways of ducts. Some of the major endocrine glands in the body include: Pituitary gland, Thymus, Thyroid, Adrenal glands, Testes, Ovaries etc.

Complete answer:
Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood, which carries them to organs and tissues of the body to exert their functions.

There are many types of hormones which act on different aspects of body functions and processes. Development and growth, Metabolism of food items, Sexual functions and reproductive growth and health, cognitive function, mood, Maintenance of body temperature and thirst these are functions of hormones secreted by endocrine glands.

> Hyperglycaemic hormone and hypoglycemic hormone: Hyperglycemic hormone is glucagon, which hypoglycemic hormone is insulin.

> Hypercalcemic hormones: Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is hypercalcemic hormone.

> Gonadotropic hormones: Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormones (FSH) are examples of gonadotropic hormone.

> Progestational hormone: Progesterone is a progestational hormone.

> Hormone-lowering blood pressure: Nor-adrenalin is a hormone which lowers blood pressure. Androgens and estrogens: An example of androgen is testosterone, while estradiol is an example of oestrogen.

> Androgens and estrogens: An example of androgen is testosterone, while estradiol is an example of estrogen.

Note: Pituitary gland, Thymus, Thyroid, Adrenal glands, Testes, Ovaries etc. In tiny quantities, these organs secrete hormones and it takes only very small amounts to bring about drastic changes in the body. Even a small excess of hormone secretion can lead, as can the slightest deficiency in a hormone, to disease states.