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All endocrine gland secret hormone function in tabular form |
| Answer» The various endocrine glands in humans are hypothalamus, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus, pancreas, adrenal glands, ovary (in female) and testis (in males).\tHormone Endocrine gland FunctionsGrowth hormonePituitaryRegulates growth and development of body.ThyroxinThyroid glandControls carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism.AdrenalineAdrenal glandPrepares the body to deal with emergency situations.InsulinPancreasRegulates blood sugar levels.TestosteroneTestisCauses development of sexual organs and secondary sexual characteristics in males.OestrogenOvaryCauses development of sexual organs and secondary sexual characteristics in females.\t\xa0 | |