Question

The human body contains many glands, including the pituitary, thymus, and thyroid. The table below shows the functions of two of these glands. Function 1. Associated with the immune system and is largest in size during teenage years 2. Produces hormones which are required for growth and various body functions Which of the following matches correctly the names of the glands with their functions? Pituitary—Function 1; Thyroid—Function 2 Thyroid—Function 1; Thymus—Function 2 Thymus—Function 1; Pituitary—Function 2 Pituitary—Function 1; Thymus—Function 2

Answer 1

Thymus and Pituitary gland

Explanation:

1.Thymus is associated with the immune system and is largest in size during teenage years

Thymus gland is a small organ that plays an important role in immune system and endocrine system

Thymus produces and secretes thymosin,which is necessary for T cell development and production

It is largest in children and over the years it regresses in size

2.Pituitary gland produces hormones which are required for growth and various body functions

The pituitary gland is a part of endocrine system and it's function is to secrete hormones into bloodstream

These hormones affect other organs and glands mainly thyroid