What are endocrine glands? Prepare a table with the name of endocrine
gland, hormone secreted by it along with the function that it performs.
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Answer:
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Explanation:
Glands Hormones secreted Functions
Hypothalamus Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), oxytocin Anti-diuretic hormone causes water reabsorption at the kidneys and oxytocin stimulates contraction of the uterus in childbirth and is important in breastfeeding.
Pituitary gland
Prolactin, growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), These hormones act on the reproductive system to influence the behavior and regulating the immune system.
Pineal gland
Melatonin
Melatonin influences the sleep cycle of a man
Thyroid gland
tri-iodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), calcitonin
The general metabolism, bone health are functioned by these hormones
Parathyroid gland
Parathyroid hormone The hormone plays a role in regulating blood calcium levels, helping the body maintain adequate calcium stores in the bloodstream to protect bone health.
Adrenal glands Adrenaline, noradrenaline, cortisol, aldosterone They help in regulating the metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress, and other essential functions.
Pancreas
Insulin, glucagon, somatostatin The blood sugar level control is maintained by the hormones secreted by the pancreas.
Ovaries (females only)
Oestrogen, progesterone The female characteristics are functioned by the hormones secreted by ovaries.
Testes (males only)
Testosterone