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Question
Write the names of five endocrine glands found in the human body. Name the hormones secreted by each gland.
Solution
The five endocrine glands found in the human body are:
- Pituitary gland which secretes growth hormone.
- Thyroid gland which secretes thyroxine hormone.
- Parathyroid gland which secretes parathormone.
- Pancreas which secretes insulin.
- Adrenal glands which secrete adrenaline.
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