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Question
Given below is an outline of the human body showing the important glands.
(i) Name the glands marked 1 to 5.
(ii) Name the hormone secreted by 2. Give one important function of this hormone.
(iii) Name the endocrine cells present in part 3.
(iv) Name the hormone secreted by part 3. Give one important function of this hormone.
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Solution
(i)
1. Pituitary,
2. Thyroid
3. Adrenal,
4. Pancreas,
5. Ovary.
(ii) Thyroxine.
It regulates the basal metabolism.
(iii) Islets of LangerhAnswer:
(iv) Adrenalin.
It prepares the body for some emergency by causing the production of glucose from glycogen in the liver, and releasing it into the blood.
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