Explain the function of Thyroid gland and pancreas ?
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The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen. It plays an essential role in converting the food we eat into fuel for the body's cells. The pancreas has two main functions: an exocrine function that helps in digestion and an endocrine function that regulates blood sugar.
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Hey frnd...ur answer. THYROID GLAND : It is attached to the wind pipe. It makes hormone called THYROXINE. The function of this hormone is to control the rate of metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body. Iodine is necessary for making the hormone and deficienct of iodine can cause a disease i.e. goitre. PANCREAS: It is present just below the stomach. It is a MIXED GLAND. It also secret enzymes as well as hormones. HORMONE : It secrets INSULIN. This hormone fuction is to lower the blood sugar level. Deficiency of the hormone can cause diabetes. ENZYMES : It secret PANCREATIC JUICE,, which contains digestive enzymes like PANCREATIC AMYLASE helps in breakdown of Starch, TRYPSIN helps in breakdown of Proteins and LIPASE helps in breakdown of Fats. HOPE IT HELPS.. PLZ MARK AS BRAINLIEST☺