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The diagram given below shows some of the endocrine glands in the human body. Observe the figure and answer the following questions:(i) Label the parts numbered 1 to 4. (ii)  Name the two lobes present in the part labeled 1. (iii)  Name any two hormones secreted by the respective lobes of the part labeled 1. (iv)  Which of the labeled parts secrete the hormone thyroxine?(v)  Name the disorder caused due to the under secretion of part labeled 2, in adults.

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(i)  Pituitary gland

(2)  Thyroid gland

(3)  Adrenal gland 

(4)  Pancreas

(ii)  Adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis.

(iii)  Two hormones secreted by adneohypophysis : Somatotrophoc hormone and follicle stimulating hormone.

Two hormones secreted by neurohypophysis : Oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

(iv)  Part 2, i.e.,  Thyroid gland

(v)  Myxoedema



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