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Note the endocrine glands given in column A with their respective hormones in column B.

i. Pituitary – Growth hormone

Reason- Pituitary gland helps is associated with the secretion of growth hormone. Deficiency of this hormone leads to a condition known as dwarfism


ii. Thyroid – Thyroxine


Reason- Thyroid gland secretes thyroxine hormone. Deficiency of iodine could result into thyroid related diseases.


iii. Pancreas – Insulin


Reason- Insulin hormone is secreted by the beta-cells of the exocrine part of pancreas, which is known as islets of Langerhans. Deficiency of insulin in the body result in a disorder known as diabetes mellitus.


iv. Adrenal – Adrenalin


Reason- Adernalin hormone is secreted by adrenalin gland of the body. This hormone is secreted when we are in excited state.


v. Ovary – Oestrogen


Reason- This hormone released by the ovary is responsible for the primary and secondary sexual characters.


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