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Question
Name the hormone produced by the following glands giving one function of each:
(i) Thyroid (ii) Pancreas (iii) Adrenal medulla
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Solution
| Name of Gland | Hormone | Function |
| (i) Thyroid | Thyroxine | It controls the absorption of glucose in the body, |
| (ii) Pancreas | Insulin | It lowers the blood glucose by utilizing glucose for the release of energy. |
| (iii) Adrenal medulla | Adrenaline | It brings rapid physiological responses to emergencies such as anv dancer or fear. |
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