Complete the table given below by using appropriate terms.
Gland Hormone Function
Pancreas Glucagon ..........(a)............
......(b)...... Thymosin Immunity
Pineal gland ........(c)...... 24-hr diurnal rhythm
Pituitary gland oxytocin .............(d)............
................(c)........... Parathyroid hormone Increase $c a^{2 +}$ level in blood
Thyroid TCT/Thyrocalcitonoin ..................(f)..................

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Solution

a) Glucagon is a catabolic hormone involved in increasing the levels of sugar and fatty acids in the blood.
b) Thymus gland secretes the hormone thymosin that imparts immunity to the body of children.
c) Pineal gland secretes melatonin that controls the 24 hour diurnal rhythm of body.
d) Pituitary gland produces the hormone Oxytocin which is responsible for numerable functions such as social bonding, childbirth, milk ejection etc.
e) Parathyroid gland produces parathyroid hormone that increases calcium iron levels in blood.
f) Thyroid gland secretes the hormone TCT or thyrocalcitonin who's function is to lower the level of calcium and phosphate in blood and form bones.

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