Mechanism Of Hormone Action
Chapter Name : Chemical Coordination And Integration |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_22_04_01 |
Topic Name : Mechanism Of Hormone Action |
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Sub Topic Name : Mechanism Of Hormone Action |
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Introduction
Endocrine glands are glands of the endocrine system that secrete
their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct
Pre-Requisites:
Hormones
Activity:
We get excited when we watch a cricket match.
Real Life Question:
What are hormones ?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Hormones | Hormones are silent drivers of behavior and personality; their molecular fingerprints are on everything from attraction to appetite |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Hormone chart | To know the functioning of hormones |
Real life uses :
Hormones regulates
our reaction towards emotions.
Places to visit :
Bio lab.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| Excitement | We get excited when we watch a cricket match due to flow of adrenaline. |
What you learn in Theory:
Endocrine glands are glands of the endocrine system that secrete
their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct
What you learn in Practice:
Endocrine glands are glands of the endocrine system that secrete
their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct