Question

Name any three organs which produce hormones.

Answer 1

Hormones:

1. Hypothalamus:
   1. The gland is a part of the brain which consists of the neurosecretory cells.
   2. They connect both the nervous & endocrine systems.
   3. The hypothalamus also secretes various releasing hormones like gonadotropin-releasing hormones and growth hormone-releasing hormones.
   4. These hormones also act on the pituitary glands to stimulate other glands.
2. Pituitary Gland:
   1. The pituitary gland is the master gland. This is pea-sized and is located at bottom of the brain.
   2. They control & regulate the other glands in the body.
   3. Some hormones released by this gland are growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, LH, FSH, etc.
3. Pineal Gland:
   1. This is also a gland located in the brain.
   2. It releases a hormone called melatonin which generally regulates wake-up and sleep clock and helps in immunity etc.