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Mention different types of glands, their functions and hormones secreted by them.

Class 8ScienceReaching the Age of Adolescence

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There are different types of glands in our body and they secrete different types of hormones which control growth, behaviour, development and reproduction. The following table shows different types of glands, hormones secreted by them and their functions:

S. No.

Name of glands

Hormones secreted

Functions

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.

2.

Adrenal

Adrenaline

(i) Regulates blood pressure, breathing rate, heartbeat, etc.

(ii) Helps the body to adjust the stress condition.

3.

Thyroid

Thyroxine

(i) Helps in controlling growth, respiration and metabolism.

(ii) Prevents from goiter disease.

4.

Testes

Male hormone or testosterone

Develops secondary sexual characters and control releasing of sperms.

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.

6.

Pancreas

Insulin

Controls sugar level and prevent from diabetes.