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Question
Name the hormones secreted by the given endocrine glands and specify one function.
Pituitary
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Solution
The pituitary gland secretes various hormones; some common hormones out of these are as follows:
1) Growth hormone : It regulates the growth and development of bones and muscles.
2) Prolactin hormone : It regulates the function of the mammary glands in females.
3) Vasopressin hormone : It regulates the water and electrolytic balance in body.
4) Oxytocin hormone : It regulates the ejection of milk during lactation.
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