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Question
How do endocrine glands affect our behaviour?
Solution
Endocrine glands secrete chemical substances called hormones directly into the bloodstream. The main endocrine glands are the Pituitary gland, Thyroid gland, Parathyroid gland, Adrenals, Pancreas, Gonads, Pineal gland, and Thymus. Over secretion or under secretion of any gland can cause serious problems for the person. E.g., hyposecretion of insulin by the pancreas can result in diabetes. Endocrine glands regulate various bodily activities, control physical - physiological growth as well as emotional and cognitive development.
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