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The given figure represents various endocrine glands present in human body. Identify these glands and select the correct option.
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Solution
- Pituitary gland, also known as the master gland, controls the secretions of other endocrine glands and secretes growth hormone which influence height, and help build bones and muscles of the body.
- Thyroid gland secretes the hormone, thyroxine which regulates growth and maintain basal metabolic rate of the body.
- Adrenal gland secretes adrenaline that triggers the body's fight-or-flight response.
- Pancreas secrete insulin which helps in regulating the sugar metabolism in the body.
- Testes, present in male secretes male reproductive hormone called testosterone which stimulates the development of secondary sexual characters in them.
- Pituitary gland, also known as the master gland, controls the secretions of other endocrine glands and secretes growth hormone which influence height, and help build bones and muscles of the body.
- Thyroid gland secretes the hormone, thyroxine which regulates growth and maintain basal metabolic rate of the body.
- Adrenal gland secretes adrenaline that triggers the body's fight-or-flight response.
- Pancreas secrete insulin which helps in regulating the sugar metabolism in the body.
- Testes, present in male secretes male reproductive hormone called testosterone which stimulates the development of secondary sexual characters in them.
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