Question

Name the hormones secreted by the following endocrine glands and specify one function of each...
a) Thyroid
b) Pituitary
c) Pancreas

Answer 1

(a) Pancreas secretes hormone insulin. It helps in regulating the blood sugar level.
(b) Pituitary secretes growth hormone. It regulates growth and development of the body.
(c) Thyroid secretes thyroxine hormone. It regulates carbohydrates, protein and fat metabolism in the body so as to provide the best balance for growth.

Answer 2

1. Thyroxine hormone
2. Pitutarine hormone... It is also called master gland. It specifies giantism and dwarfness.
3. Insulin hormone