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Name the female hormone produced by ovaries that helps in the development of mammary glands.

Estrogen.

It is produced in ovaries of females which help in the production of eggs. They also stimulate the formation of secondary sexual characters in females.


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9

Give a suitable word for each of the following statements.

(a) The site which response to a hormone.


(b) Name of a gland which transports secretions through ducts.


(c) Chemicals which control changes at adolescence stage.


(d) It marks the beginning of the reproductive period.

10

Name the hormone that is released by testes at the onset of puberty.

12

Match the hormones given in Column A with their deficiency disease given in Column B.

13

Lila always eats only dal and rice in every meal. She often falls ill and has become prone to diseases. Can you suggest changes in her diet which can make her healthy and free from disease?

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