Control and Coordination | Class 10 | Activity 7.4 with Solution

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Activity 7.4

Hormones are secreted by endocrine glands and have specific functions. Complete Table 7.1 based on the hormone, the endocrine gland or the functions provided.

S. No.

Hormone

Endocrine Gland

Functions

1

Growth hormone (GH)

Pituitary gland

Stimulates growth in all organs

2


Thyroid gland

Regulates metabolism for body growth.

3

Insulin


Regulates blood sugar level.

4

Testosterone

Testes


5

Oestrogen

Ovaries

Development of female sex organs, regulates menstrual cycle, etc.

6

Adrenaline

Adrenal gland


7

Releasing hormones


Stimulates pituitary gland to release hormones.


✅ Answer: 

S. No.

Hormone

Endocrine Gland

Functions

1

Growth hormone (GH)

Pituitary gland

Stimulates growth in all organs

2

Thyroxine

Thyroid gland

Regulates metabolism for body growth.

3

Insulin

Pancreas

Regulates blood sugar level.

4

Testosterone

Testes

Changes during puberty. Development of male sex organs, behaviour etc.

5

Oestrogen

Ovaries

Development of female sex organs, regulates menstrual cycle, etc.

6

Adrenaline

Adrenal gland

Prepares body to cope with emergency situations.

7

Releasing hormones

Hypothalamus

Stimulates pituitary gland to release hormones.


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