Biology
Complete the following table by filling in the blanks from 1 to 10 with appropriate terms.
| S.No. | Gland | Secretion | Function/Effect on body |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thyroid | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | Vasopressin | 4 |
| 3 | 5 | 6 | Promotes glucose utilization by the body cells |
| 4 | Lacrimal gland | 7 | 8 |
| 5 | Adrenal medulla | 9 | 10 |
Endocrine System
ICSE 2013
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| S.No. | Gland | Secretion | Function / Effect on body |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thyroid | (1) Thyroxine | (2) Promotes tissue metabolism, growth and differentiation. |
| 2 | (3) Posterior pituitary | Vasopressin | (4) Increases reabsorption of water from kidneys. |
| 3 | (5) Pancreas | (6) Insulin | Promotes glucose utilization by the body cells. |
| 4 | Lacrimal gland | (7) Tears | (8) Lubricates eye surface and kills germs |
| 5 | Adrenal medulla | (9) Adrenaline | (10) Prepares body for any emergency |
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