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ine glands and specify oneName the hormones secreted by the following endocrfunction of each:(a) Thyroid (b) Pituitary (c) Pancreas |
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Answer» The 2 main thyroid hormones are T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). T3 and T4 regulate your body's temperature, metabolism and heart rate. The action of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secreted by pituatary gland is plain to see from its name because it stimulates theadrenalcortex to secrete hormones. Primary hormones secreted by the pancreas include: Gastrin: This hormone aidsdigestionby stimulating certain cells in thestomachto produce acid.Glucagon: Glucagon helps insulin maintain normal blood glucose by working in the opposite way of insulin. |
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