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Question
Complete the table given below by filling in the blanks numbered 1 to 8.
| Gland | Hormone Secreted | Effect on Body |
| 1 | 2 | Regulates basal metabolism |
| Pancreas (β-cells) | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | 6 | Increases heart beat |
| 7 | Thyroid stimulating hormone | 8 |
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Solution
| Gland | Hormone Secreted | Effect on Body |
| 1- Thyroid | 2 - Thyroxin | Regulates basal metabolism |
| Pancreas ((3-cells) | 3 - Insulin | 4 - Controls blood sugar level |
| 5 - Adrenal | 6 - Adrenaline | Increases heart beat |
| 7 - Pituitary | Thyroid stimulating hormone | 8 - Stimulates thyroid gland |
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