Question

(a) Name the hormones secreted by the following endocrine glands :

(i) Thyroid gland 

(ii) Parathyroid glands 

(iii) Pancreas 

(iv) Adrenal glands

(b) Write the functions of testosterone and oestrogen hormones.

Answer 1

(a) (i) Thyroxine  

(ii) Parathromone  

(iii) Insulin  

(iv) Adrenaline.  

(b) The function of testosterone hormone is to control the development of male sex organs  and male features such as deeper voice, moustache, body hairs etc. The function of oestrogen  is to control the development of female sex organs and female features such as feminine  voice, soft skin and mammary glands.