Question

Name the hormones of the following endocrine glands and the function of each.

Thymus, Testis, Ovary.

Answer 1

Thymus:

Hormone	Function
Thymosin	Control the cells which give rise to immunity.

Testis:

Hormone	Function
Testosterone	Stimulates growth of secondary sexual characteristics like beard, mustache, hoarse voice etc. in men.

Ovary:

Hormone	Function
(i) Oestrogen	Stimulates growth of the endometrium. Stimulates growth of secondary sexual characteristics in women.
(ii) Progesterone	Prepares the endometrium for conception and maintains pregnancy.