Complete the following table by filling in the blank space (i) to (viii).
Gland | Substance produced | One important function |
Islets of Langerhans | (i)_________________ | (ii)________________ |
(iii)______________ | Adrenaline | (iv)________________ |
(v)________________ | Thyroxine | (vi)________________ |
(vii)_______________ | LH | (viii)_______________ |
Gland: Islets of Langerhans.
Substance produced: Insulin.
Function: It maintains blood glucose level.
Gland: Adrenal gland.
Substance produced: Adrenaline.
Function: Increase heart rate and cardiac output. Prepares the body for emergency situations like fear, fight, anger, etc.
Gland: Thyroid gland.
Substance produced: Thyroxine.
Function: controls the basal metabolism.
Gland: Pituitary gland.
Substance produced: LH (Luteinizing hormone).
Function: It plays an important role in sexual development and functioning. It also controls the menstrual cycle and release of eggs in women.
Gland | Substance produced | One important function |
Islets of Langerhans | (i) Insulin | (ii) It maintains blood glucose level. |
(iii) Adrenal gland | Adrenaline | (iv) Increase heart rate and cardiac output. Prepares the body for emergency situations like fear, fight, anger, etc. |
(v) Thyroid gland | Thyroxine | (vi) controls the basal metabolism. |
(vii) Pituitary gland | LH | (viii) It plays an important role in sexual development and functioning. It also controls the menstrual cycle and release of eggs in women. |