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Question
Write the names of five endocrine glands found in the human body. Name the hormones secreted by each gland.
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Solution
The five endocrine glands found in the human body are:
- Pituitary gland which secretes growth hormone.
- Thyroid gland which secretes thyroxine hormone.
- Parathyroid gland which secretes parathormone.
- Pancreas which secretes insulin.
- Adrenal glands which secrete adrenaline.
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