Chemical Coordination and Integration — Chapter Summary
CBSE · Class 11 · Biology
Summary of Chemical Coordination and Integration for CBSE Class 11 Biology. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Biology syllabus.
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Overview
Chemical coordination and integration is carried out by hormones, which are non-nutrient chemicals acting as intercellular messengers in trace amounts. The endocrine system works with the nervous system to regulate body functions such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, water balance, blood pressur
Key Concepts
Hormones are non
Hormones are non-nutrient chemicals produced in trace amounts and act as intercellular messengers. Endocrine glands lack ducts, so their secretions en
The hypothalamus is the basal part
The hypothalamus is the basal part of the diencephalon in the forebrain. It produces releasing and inhibiting hormones that control the anterior pitui
The pituitary gland lies in
The pituitary gland lies in the sella tursica and is attached to the hypothalamus by a stalk. It has two major parts: adenohypophysis and neurohypophy
The pineal gland is on
The pineal gland is on the dorsal side of the forebrain and secretes melatonin. Melatonin regulates the 24-hour diurnal rhythm and also influences met
The thyroid gland has two lobes
The thyroid gland has two lobes on either side of the trachea joined by an isthmus. It contains follicles and stromal tissue. Follicular cells secrete
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning of hormones and endocrine glands
- Identify the major endocrine glands and their secretions
- Explain the roles of hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, gonads, heart, kidney, and gastrointestinal tract
- Describe how hormones act through membrane-bound and intracellular receptors
- Relate hormones to important body functions such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, calcium balance, stress response, and digestion
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- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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