Biology
Complete the table:
| Name of the Hormone | Endocrine Gland | Function |
|---|---|---|
| (i) | (ii) | Deposits extra glucose of blood as glycogen |
| Growth Hormone | (iii) | (iv) |
| (v) | Thyroid | (vi) |
| (vii) | (viii) | Prepare body for any emergency |
| Oxytocin | (ix) | (x) |
Answer
| Name of the Hormone | Endocrine Gland | Function |
|---|---|---|
| (i) Insulin | (ii) Beta-cells (pancreas) | Deposits extra glucose of blood as glycogen |
| Growth Hormone | (iii) Anterior Pituitary | (iv) Normal growth of body |
| (v) Thyroxine | Thyroid | (vi) regulates basal metabolism |
| (vii) Adrenaline | (viii) Adrenal | Prepare body for any emergency |
| Oxytocin | (ix) Posterior pituitary | (x) Stimulates vigorous contractions of uterus in a pregnant mother, leading to childbirth |
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