Name six endocrine glands in the human body. Also name the hormones secreted by each one of these glands.

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1)Thyroid gland
location:base of throat
hormone secreted:thyroxine

2)adrenal gland
location:near the kidneys
hormone secreted:adrenaline

3)pancreas
location:near the liver
hormone secreted:insulin

4)testes
location:male genital orange
hormone secreted:testosterone

5)pituitary gland
location:base of brain
hormone secreted: ·thyroid stimulating hormone

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