Question

Name the following :A) edocrine gland attached to the brain.B) glands that secretes thyroxin.

Answer 1

A)Pitutary gland-the master gland of the body
B)Thyroxine is the main hormone secreted into the bloodstream by the thyroid gland. It is the inactive form and most of it is converted to an active form called triiodothyronine by organs such as the liver and kidneys. Thyroid hormones play vital roles in regulating the body’s metabolic rate, heart and digestive functions, muscle control, brain development and maintenance of bones.