BBCCT-119 Assignment Master Index – Hormone: Biochemistry and Function (2025)

BBCCT-119 Assignment Master Index – 2025

Welcome to the complete solution index for the IGNOU course BBCCT-119: Hormone – Biochemistry and Function for the 2025 session. This post includes links to all assignment answers written in simple, student-friendly language.

PART – A (Max Marks: 50)

1. Name the endocrine gland, target organs and functions of the following hormones in brief:
   (a) Glucocorticoids
   (b) Insulin
   (c) Gastrin
   (d) Androgens
   (e) Growth hormone
2. (a) Write a short note on transport and metabolism of hormones. (b) Name three hormones secreted by hypothalamus. Explain the structure and functions of any one of these.
3. Name the hormone associated with the following diseases. What are their symptoms? (i) Acromegaly (ii) Hashimoto disease (iii) Goitre (iv) Osteoporosis
4. (a) Draw outline of biochemical pathways indicating synthesis of human sex hormones from cholesterol. Enlist three functions of estrogen.
5. (b) What are growth factors? Enlist four growth factors along with their source and primary action.
6. (a) Write secretory cells and primary action of the following growth factors: (i) Insulin like growth factor (ii) Platelet derived growth factor (b) Expand the acronym EPO. Explain its functions and applications.

PART – B (Max Marks: 50)

1. (a) Explain the structure and functions of parathyroid hormone. (b) Discuss the synthesis and functions of vitamin D.
2. (a) Write functions of VIP and adiponectin. (b) Differentiate between type I and type II diabetes mellitus.
3. (a) Discuss the functions and regulation of aldosteron.
4. (a) Write short notes on the following: (i) Scatchard plot (ii) Role of cGMP as second messenger
5. (a) Write a brief notes on (i) ELISA (ii) RIA

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