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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 | __________ | __________ |
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Solution
| 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. |
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