How to use these mnemonics: Read each acronym device aloud, then trace through the letter-by-letter expansion below it. Visualise the linked concepts. Test yourself by covering the expansion and recalling from the device alone.
All 6 Mnemonics for Chemical Coordination & Integration
1. FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH, Prolactin, GH. The posterior pituitary only stores Oxytocin & ADH (made by hypothalamus).
Mnemonic Device
"FLAT PiG" — anterior pituitary
Pituitary
2. Insulin (β-cells) lowers blood glucose by moving it into cells; glucagon (α-cells) raises it. β-Below, α-Above.
4. Parathormone raises blood calcium; calcitonin (TCT) lowers it. They are antagonistic.
Mnemonic Device
"PTH PLUS · Calci-TONE-down"
Calcium balance
5. Thyroid needs iodine to make T₃/T₄; deficiency causes goitre, children get cretinism, adults myxoedema.
Mnemonic Device
"Iodine → Thyroid; no Iodine → Goitre"
Thyroid
6. Water-soluble peptide hormones act via membrane receptors + cAMP; lipid-soluble steroid/thyroid hormones enter the cell and act on genes.
Mnemonic Device
"Water knocks · Fat enters"
Hormone action
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good mnemonic for Chemical Coordination & Integration?
"FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH, Prolactin, GH. The posterior pituitary only stores Oxytocin & ADH (made by hypothalamus)." — a popular device for this chapter tested in NEET.
How to memorise Chemical Coordination & Integration for NEET 2027 quickly?
NCERT once → use mnemonics → active recall flashcards → 20+ MCQs. This loop is fastest for retention.
How many mnemonics are there for Chemical Coordination & Integration?
6 curated mnemonics, covering all high-yield NEET subtopics in this chapter.
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