What are hormones ? Give the name of associated gland and functions of

What are hormones ? Give the name of associated gland and functions of different animal hormones.

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Hormones are the chemical substances which co-ordinate and control the activities of living organisms and also their growth.

S. No.	Hormone	Endocrine Gland	Location	Functions
1.	Thyroxine	Thyroid	Neck/Throat region	Regulation of metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
2.	Growth hormone	Pituitary (master gland)	Mid brain	Regulates growth and development.
3.	Adrenaline	Adrenal	Above both kidneys	Regulation (increasing) of blood pressure, heart beat, carbohydrate metabolism (during an emergency)
4.	Insulin	Pancreas	Below stomach	Reduces and regulates blood sugar level
5.	Testosterone in males	Testis	Cenita/lower abdomen area	Changes associated With puberty (sexual maturity)
6.	Estrogen in females	Ovaries	Cenita/lower abdomen area	Changes associated with puberty (Sexual maturity)