Question

Complete the following:

Gland/Organ	Hormone	Function
(i) Stomach	__________	__________
(ii) Parathyroid	__________	__________
(iii) __________	__________	Lowers blood sugar level.
(iv) Adrenal medulla	__________	__________
(v) Pancreas (Alpha cells)	__________	__________
(vi) Testes	__________	__________

Answer 1

Gland/Organ	Hormone	Function
(i) Stomach	Gastrin	Stimulates secretion of gastric juices.
(ii) Parathyroid	Parathormone	Regulates calcium metabolism.
(iii) Pancreas (Beta cells)	Insulin	Lowers blood sugar level.
(iv) Adrenal medulla	Adrenaline	Helps body to adapt stress and other extreme conditions.
(v) Pancreas (Alpha cells)	Glucagon	Raise blood sugar level.
(vi) Testes	Testosterone	Development of primary and secondary sex characters in males.