Question

What are hormones? State one function of each of the following hormones. (i) Thyroxin (ii) Insulin

Answer 1

Hormones are the chemicals produced by the endocrine glands. They stimulize the growth, physical looks etc in humans. They are secreted directly to the blood streams hence the glands which them are also called ductless glands. Thyroxin-its usually related with thyroid glands. Insulin - it's a chemical or hormone which balances the glucose of body

Answer 2

Hormones are chemical compounds produced in our body.It has various functions.Different hormones have different functions.Hormones aid in our physical and mental development.This also decides our physical appearance and our mental behaviour.
The thyroid secretes thyroxin.It controls almost all body functions.It is necessary for cell development and differentiation of cells.If there is a problem in the thyroid gland,it can affect the whole body.
Insulin is the hormone produced by the pancreas.Insulin is provided in the blood to remove excess glucose from the blood.It also It permits the body to use the sugar from the food and to store the carbohydrates from the food to store for future use.Insulin keeps the sugar amount in our blood not going too high or too low.