Question

Name the hormones secreted by the following endocrine glands and specify one function of each
a) thyroid
b)pituitary
c)pancreas

Answer 1

The primary function of the thyroid gland is to secrete two hormones, namely, Triiodothyronine (T3) hormone and the Thyroxine hormone (T4). Both T3 and T4 hormones play a very important role and affect almost every tissue in the body.

pituitary- growth hormone regulates growth

pancreas- insulin regulates sugar level

Answer 2

Answers

a)thyroxine hormone

b)growth hormone

c)pancreas secretes the hormone called insulin

Functions

a)function of thyroxine hormone to control the rate of metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body

b)function of pituitary gland is to secretes growth hormone to the body

c)the function of insulin hormone is to lower the blood sugar level (or blood glucose level)