Question

Describe the location and hormone secreted by any five endocrine glands in our body.

Answer 1

The location and hormones secreted by five endocrine glands in human body are

• Pituitary gland, called master gland is located at the base of brain and secretes thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and growth hormone (GH).
• Thyroid gland is located at the base of throat and secretes thyroxine hormone.
• Adrenal gland responds during emergency and is called the gland of emergency. It is located near the kidneys and secretes adrenaline.
• Pancreas is located near the liver and secretes insulin.
• Testes are the male genital organs and secrete testosterone.