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Endocrine System and Hormonal Control

Subject: General Science

Book: NCERT Biology Class 12

Study of hormone-producing glands and their functions.
- **Major Endocrine Glands**:
- Pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, gonads.
- **Hormonal Imbalances and Disorders**:
- Diabetes, goiter, Addison’s disease.
- **Feedback Mechanisms**:
- Regulation of hormone levels.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. Describe the structure and function of the pituitary gland.
2. What are the effects of thyroid hormone imbalances?
3. Explain the role of insulin in glucose metabolism.
4. How do hormones regulate body functions?
5. Discuss the negative feedback mechanism in hormonal control.

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