Question

Board 10th class hormones in human body and its uses and secretion

Answer 1

Answer :-

•Growth Hormone:-

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• secreted by the "Pituitary gland".

• Helps in growth and development of the body.

•Thyroxin:-

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• secreted by the "Thyroid gland"

• Helps in the regulation of metabolic processes of the body.

•Insulin :-

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• secreted by the "Pancreas".

• Helps in maintaining and regulating the blood- sugar levels of the body.

•Adrenaline:-

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• secreted by the "Adrenal glands".

• Helps in controlling the blood flow to various organs of the body during adverse situations or in cases of emergency.

•Testosterone (males) :-

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• secreted by the "Testes".

• Helps in regulation of secretion of sperms and is responsible for the changes in appearance seen in boys during puberty.

•Estrogen (females):-

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• secreted by the "Ovaries".

• Is responsible for the changes in appearance in girls during puberty.