Mention different types of glands, their functions and hormones secreted by them.
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S. No. |
Name of glands |
Hormones secreted |
Functions |
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1. |
Pituitary |
Several hormones including growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormones, etc. |
(i) Produces thyroxine hormone and stimulate thyroid gland. (ii) Controls growth. (iii) Keeps a check on the activity of other glands. |
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2. |
Adrenal |
Adrenaline |
(i) Regulates blood pressure, breathing rate, heartbeat, etc. (ii) Helps the body to adjust the stress condition. |
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3. |
Thyroid |
Thyroxine |
(i) Helps in controlling growth, respiration and metabolism. (ii) Prevents from goiter disease. |
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4. |
Testes |
Male hormone or testosterone |
Develops secondary sexual characters and control releasing of sperms. |
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5. |
Ovaries |
Female hormone or estrogen |
Develop secondary sexual character, maturation and release of ovum and helps in maintaining the growth of uterus during pregnancy. |
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6. |
Pancreas |
Insulin |
Controls sugar level and prevent from diabetes. |