Q58 of 231 Page 117

Write the names of five endocrine glands found in the human body. Name the hormones secreted by each gland.

(i) Pituitary gland secretes growth hormone.

(ii) Thyroid gland secretes thyroxine hormone.


(iii) Pancreas secreted insulin hormone.


(iv) Adrenal gland secretes adrenaline hormone.


(v) Testes secrete testosterone hormone.


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