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Question
In figure, mark the positions of the endocrine glands which release the hormones that
- control the release of sex hormone
- are responsible for the secondary sexual characters in boys.
- prevent diabetes.
- maintain the correct salt balance in the blood.
Solution
The figure with positions of the endocrine glands marked is given below :
- Pituitary gland - It releases hormones that control the release of sex hormones, i.e. testosterone in males and estrogen in females.
- Testis - It releases testosterone, which is responsible for the secondary sexual characters in boys.
- Pancreas - It releases insulin which prevents diabetes.
- Adrenal gland - It releases aldosterone that maintains the correct salt balance in the blood.
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