Q3 of 36 Page 261

A. Name the hormones secreted by the following endocrine glands:

(i) Thyroid gland


(ii) Parathyroid glands


(iii) Pancreas


(iv) Adrenal glands


B. Write the functions of testosterone and estrogen hormones.

(A)


(B) Functions of testosterone- To control the development of sex organs and secondary sexual characters like deeper voice, adam’s apple, moustache. They are also involved in the production of sperms.


Functions of ovary- The function of estrogen is to control the development of sex organs and secondary sexual characters like soft skin, mammary gland,etc. The function of progesterone is to maintain the changes in uterus during menstrual cycle and also the production of ova.


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