Draw label the endocrine glands in males and females in human(s) .write their secrection(s) and fuction(s).
The endocrine system is the system of ductless glands, each of which secretes different types of hormone directly into the bloodstream to regulate the body functions like growth, metabolism, and sexual development.
Endocrine glands are:-
Pituitary gland:- Hormone secretead are Thyroid Stimulating hormone (TSH) and Growth hormone (GH). TSH stimulates the growth & functions of the thyroid gland. GH stimulates the growth & development of body.It is located at the base of the brain.
Thyroid gland:- Hormone secreted is Thyroxine. Thyroxine regulates the body temperature and plays an imporatnt role in growth & development. Inability of the body to produce these hormones may result in a disease known as goitre. It is located at the base of the throat.
Pancreas: Hormone secreted is Insulin. Insulin regulates the blood sugar level. Inability of the body to produce insulin may cause a disease called diabetes. It is located near the liver.
Adrenal gland:- Hormone secreted is adrenaline or epinephrine. Adrenaline heps in the defence of the body in emergency situations. It is located near the kidneys.
Ovaries- Hormone secreted is oestrogen. Oestrogen controls the secondary sexual characteristics in females such as development of breasts etc. It is located in the pelvic region in females. Found only in females.
Testes: Hormone secreted is testosterone. Testosterone controles the secondary sexual characteristics in males such as facial hair etc. It is located in the male genital areas. Found only in males.
Thymus – Thymus produces hormone called thymin that stimulates the formation of different types of lymphocytes (white blood cells).Parathyroid Gland – It secretes protein hormone called parathormone which increases the blood calcium level by transferring calcium from bone to blood and lowers the urinary excretion of calcium.
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