Question

Question 36:
(a) Name the hormones secreted by the following endocrine glands :
(i) Thyroid gland (ii) Parathyroid glands (iii) Pancreas (iv) Adrenal glands
(b) Write the functions of testosterone and oestrogen hormones.

Lakhmir Singh Biology Class 10

Answer 1

1. Thyroxine

2parathyroxine

3 insulin

4 adrenaline

Functions

TESTOSTERONE produce sperm

OESTROGEN. Produce ovum or egg

Answer 2

(a) (i)Thyroid gland=>Thyroxine
(ii)Parathyroid gland=>Parathormone
(iii)Pancreas=>Insulin
(iv)Adrenal glands=>Adrenalin

(b) The function of testosterone and oestrogen hormone is to develop secondary sexual characteristics in men and women respectively.