5. Name the hormone secreted by Pancreas, Thyroid, Ovary. Testes, Adrenal gland and
pituitary. State one function of each hormone.
Answers
Thyroid is an endrocrine gland near the neck that secretes thyroxin T4 and triiodothyronline T3
These hormones regulate body temperature , metabolism and heart rate.
Pancreas is a organ located in the abdomen.Pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon
Insulin normally reduces blood sugar and absorbs glucose.
Glucagon instructs the liver to release the stored glucose which causes blood sugar to rise
Ovary is a female reproductive organ that produces ovum. ovary produce and relaese eggs Otherwise oocytes. They also produce oestrogen and progesterone.
These help substances to work together to promote healthy development of female sexual characteristics during puberty and to ensure fertility
Testes is pair of sperm producing organ. They are also known as gonads. They mainly produce testosterone an androgenic hormone
It plays important role in sec drive, sperm production, fat distribution etc
Adrenal gland is an endrocrine gland. It is also known as supraenel gland. It produces adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol above the kidney.
Their hormones regulate blood pressure, metabolism etc
Pituitary gland is the master gland of the endrocrine system and control many glands.
It secretes many hormones like
Growth hormone
Prolactin
Luteinsing Hormone etc
They senses the body needs and sends signals to different organs and gland throughout the body