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Write the names of five endocrine glands found in the human body. Name the hormones secreted by each gland.

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The five endocrine glands found in the human body are- pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, testes and ovaries.

Endocrine glands Hormones secreted

Pituitary gland Human growth hormone

Thyroid gland Thyroxine

Pancreas Insulin

Testes Testosterone

Ovaries Estrogen

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