Name the gland which regulates the secretion of hormones from the male and female gonads. Also, mention the function of male and female sex hormones. [3 MARKS]
Question 44 Answer the following : (a) Name the endocrine gland associated with the brain? (b) Which gland secretes digestive enzymes as well as hormones? (c) Name the endocrine gland associated with kidneys? (d) Which endocrine gland is present in males but not in females?
There are many endocrine glands in human body. Name the glands which is absent in male and the one absent in female.
The two glands A and B which occur in pairs, are present in the endocrine system of humans. The pair of glands A is found only in females whereas the pair of glands B occurs only in males. The glands A make and secrete two hormones C and D whereas glands B make and secrete only one hormone E. In addition to hormones, glands A make gametes F whereas glands B make gametes G.
(a) What are glands A ?
(b) What are hormones C and D ?
(c) What are glands B ? Name the hormone E.
(d) What are gametes (i) F, and (ii) G ?
(e) Which event in the life of males and females is associated with the secretion of hormones C, D and E ?