Question

Name the various endocrine glands and the hormones secreted by them. How does the endocrine system affect our behaviour?

Answer 1

The various endocrine glands and the hormones secreted by them are as follows:

Endocrine glands	Hormones
Pituitary gland	Growth hormones
	Gonadotropic
Thyroid gland	Thyroxin
Adrenal gland	Corticoids
	Epinephrine Norepinephrine
Pancreas	Insulin
Gonads	Estrogens Progesterone Androgens Testosterone

The endocrine system controls or regulates our behaviour with the help of chemical substances known as hormones. Hormones enable the individual to react to the stimuli present in the environment. They also enable the growth of individuals, their maturity and help in reproduction. For example, growth hormones help in growth of a child while gonadotropic hormones bring primary and secondary sexual changes. Thyroxin maintains the metabolic rate of the body while estrogens and testosterone help in reproduction. This system works with different parts of the nervous system and also known as neuroendocrine system.