Question

E. State whether these statements are true or
false. If false, rewrite the correct form of
statements.
1. Pituitary gland is called master gland of the
body because it is the largest endocrine gland.
2. Hormone thyroxine is secreted by adrenal
gland.
3. Deficiency of insulin causes diabetes.
4. Gigantism is caused by hyperactivity of
pituitary gland​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1) pancreas is the larges endocrine gland

The pituitary gland is sometimes called the "master" gland of the endocrine system because it controls the functions of many of the other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland is no larger than a pea

2)Thyroxine is the main hormone secreted into the bloodstream by the thyroid gland.

3)true

4)true

Gigantism is a serious condition that is nearly always caused by an adenoma, a tumor of the pituitary gland. Gigantism occurs in patients who had excessive growth hormone in childhood. The pituitary tumor cells secrete too much growth hormone (GH), leading to many changes in the body.