Question

Explain location structure and functions of endocrine glands

Answer 1

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The major endocrine glands in our body are as follows :—

>> Thyroid Gland :–

1). Located in the neck region just in front of the trachea or windpipe.
2). The hormones secretes thyroxine. It regulates body temperature , growth , development of the body activities of the nervous system , metabolism .

>> Adrenal Gland :—

1). In our body two adrenal glands are two present one on top of each kidney.
2). It secrets adrenaline and noradrenaline which control emotions , fear , anger , blood pressure , heartbeats.

>> Pancreas :—

1). It is compound glands located in the abdominal region.
2). It secretes insulin which regulates blood sugar level .

>> Pituitary Gland :—

1). It is located just below the hypothalamus.
2). It secretes Growth hormones which control overall growth of the body , muscles , bones.

Some other endocrine glands are parathyroid gland , hypothalamus gland , thymus gland....


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Answer 2

They transfer information from one set of cells to another to coordinate the functions of different parts of the body. The major glands of the endocrine system are the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pineal body, and the reproductive organs (ovaries and testes).