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Complete the following table by filling in the blank space (i) to (viii).

Gland Substance producedOne important function
Islets of Langerhans(i)_________________(ii)________________
(iii)______________Adrenaline(iv)________________
(v)________________Thyroxine(vi)________________
(vii)_______________LH(viii)_______________

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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 producedOne important function
Islets of Langerhans(i) Insulin(ii) It maintains blood glucose level.
(iii) Adrenal glandAdrenaline

(iv) Increase heart rate and cardiac output. Prepares the body for emergency

situations like fear, fight, anger, etc.

(v) Thyroid glandThyroxine(vi) controls the basal metabolism.
(vii) Pituitary glandLH(viii) It plays an important role in sexual development and functioning. It also controls the menstrual cycle and release of eggs in women.

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