iven below is the outline of the human body showing the important glands.

(ii) Name the hormone secreted by part B. Give one important function of this hormone.

Open in App

Solution

The hormones secreted by the thyroid gland (part B) includes – thyroxine and calcitonin.

Thyroxine:- regulates the basal metabolism. It also influences the general growth of the body, ossification of bones, body temperature, mental development, and more.

Calcitonin:- regulates calcium levels and facilitate the movement of calcium from the blood to bones.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Name one hormone secreted by pituitary gland. State the function of this hormone.

Given below is an outline of the human body showing the important glands.

(i) Name the glands marked 1 to 5.
(ii) Name the hormone secreted by 2. Give one important function of this hormone.
(iii) Name the endocrine cells present in part 3.
(iv) Name the hormone secreted by part 4. Give one important function of this hormone.

Q. Given below is the outline of the human body showing the important glands.

(v) Name the gland that secretes the ‘emergency hormone’.