Question

In the table given below, fill in the blanks by naming endocrine glands, the hormones they secrete, and the function they perform in a normal person.

S. No	Name of the gland	Hormone produced	Function
1.	Thyroid	.............	............
2.	..............	Insulin	.............
3.	..............	..............	Prepares the body for action
4.	..............	Growth hormone	..................

Answer 1

1. Thyroid – Thyroxine – stimulate the consumption of oxygen and thus the metabolism of all cells and tissues in the body.

2.Pancreas – insulin – control sugar level in the blood.

3. Adrenal glands – adrenalin – prepares the body for action.

4.Auxin – Growth hormone – the growth of the plant parts.