Question

Given below is an example of a certain structure and its special functional activity. On a similar pattern fill in the blanks with suitable function:

Example: Chloroplast and Photosynthesis:

Thyroid gland and ————— .

Answer 1

Chloroplast and Photosynthesis:

1. Chloroplast is a cell organelle present in green plants.
2. Chloroplast contains green coloured pigments - Chlorophyll.
3. Chlorophyll helps in photosynthesis(Green plants produce their own food by photosynthesis)

Thyroid gland:

1. The thyroid gland is a bilobed endocrine gland that is situated in the upper part of the trachea in the neck region.
2. It surrounds the larynx(soundbox).
3. Different hormones are produced and secreted by this gland.
4. These are - Thyroxin(T₄), triiodothyronine(T₃), and Calcitonin.

Final answer:

Hence, the answer will be - Thyroid gland and Thyroxine/Triiodothyronine(T₃)/Calcitonin secretion.