Question

Complete the following table by filling in blank spaces (I) to (viii).

Gland	Substance produced	One important function
Islets of Langerhans	(i) _____________	(ii) _______________
(iii) ____________	Adrenaline	(iv) _______________
(v) ____________	Thyroxine	(vi) _______________
(vii) ___________	LH	(viii) _______________

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Answer 1

Name of gland: Islets of Langerhans

1. Substance produced: Insulin
2. Function: Decreases the level of sugar in the body

Name of gland: Adrenal

1. Substance produced: Adrenaline
2. Function: Prepares the body to respond to stress, by increasing heart rate and respiratory rate

Name of gland: Thyroid

1. Substance produced: Thyroxine
2. Function: The formation of red blood cells in the body is supported by Thyroxine

Name of gland: Pituitary

1. Substance produced: LH
2. Function: Stimulates secretion of androgens from testis

Gland	Substance produced	One important function
Islets of Langerhans	(i) Insulin	(ii) Decreases the level of sugar in the body
(iii) Adrenal	Adrenaline	(iv) Prepares the body to respond to stress, by increasing heart rate and respiratory rate
(v) Thyroid	Thyroxine	(vi) The formation of red blood cells in the body is supported by Thyroxine
(vii) Pituitary	LH	(viii) Stimulates secretion of androgens from testis