Question

Write name, source, and function of any five endocrine glands.​

Answer 1

Answer:

$endocrine \: glands$

Adrenaline Gland - Adrenaline

Function : A flight or fight hormone. Target organ - heart, used to help the body take care of a stressful situation. More blood is supplied to muscle cells for the body to take appropriate action

Pituitary gland - Growth Hormone

Function : Secretion during puberty. Responsible for maintaining growth in the body.

Thyroid Gland - Thyroxine

function : Secretion to digest proteins, fats etc and also maintain overall development of the body.

Pancreatic Gland - Insulin

Function : Maintains blood sugar level in the body. If improperly secreted can cause diabetes.

Testis/Ovary - Oestrogen / Testosterone

Function : Secreted during puberty, responsible for gamete formation