2. In figure, mark the position of the endocrine glands which release the hormones
that
(a) control the release of sex hormones
(b) are responsible for the secondary sexual characters in boys
(c) prevent diabetes
(d) maintain the correct salt balance in the blood.
(e) suffering from goiter
Answers
Answer: a. pituitary b. testis c. pancreas d. adrenal gland e thyroid
Explanation:
The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland about the size of a pea. The anterior pituitary is a lobe of the gland that regulates several physiological processes. The pituitary gland secretes hormones that act on various glands, which in turn produce other hormones. For example, the pituitary gland secretes the luteinizing hormone which in turn regulates male sex hormone, testosterone. The anterior pituitary secretes LH, FSH, TSH, GH, ACTH and the posterior pituitary releases ADH and oxytocin.
Testis is the primary sex organ in males that produces testosterone, that produces male gametes and responsible for the development of secondary sexual characters in boys
Pancreas secrete insulin hormone that reduces blood sugar levels.
The adrenal cortex produces three hormones: Mineralocorticoids: the most important of which is aldosterone. This hormone helps to maintain the body's salt and water levels which, in turn, regulates blood pressure.
Goitre disease is associated with thyroid gland, occurs due to iodine deficiency
