Question

In the following figure, mark the positions of the endocrine glands which release the hormones that:

1. control the release of sex hormone
2. are responsible for the secondary sexual characters in boys.
3. prevent diabetes.
4. maintain the correct salt balance in the blood.

 

Answer 1

The figure with positions of the endocrine glands marked is given below:

1. Pituitary gland - It releases hormones that control the release of sex hormones, i.e. testosterone in males and oestrogen in females.
2. Testis - It releases testosterone, which is responsible for the secondary sexual characteristics in boys.
3. Pancreas - It releases insulin which prevents diabetes.
4. Adrenal gland - It releases aldosterone that maintains the correct salt balance in the blood.