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Read the following table showing Endocrine glands, hormones they release and their functions.Endocrine glandHormoneFunctions of HormonePituitarygrowth hormoneStimulates growth and DNA synthesisPancreasinsulin glucagonStimulates glucose uptake in all cells; breaks down glycogen into glucose.ThyroidthryoxinStimulates metabolism and heart rate.AdrenaladrenalinStimulates heart rate and blood pressure.Parathyroidparathyroid harmoneStimulates calcium ion release in bonesNow, answer the following questions. a) What does the table show?b) Which gland stimulates glucose uptake in all cells?c) Which of the following glands stimulates heart rate and blood pressure? i) pituitary ii) parathyroid iii) adrenald) Which of the following glands releases growth hormone? i) pancreas ii) parathyroid iii) pituitarye) Which of the following glands stimulates metabolism and heart rate? i) pituitary ii) thyroid iii) adrenal

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a. The table shows endocrine glands, hormones they secrete and their functions.

b. Pancreas stimulates glucose uptake in all cells.

c. iii) adrenal

d. iii) pituitary

e. ii) thyroid



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