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Write down the secretion, function and deficiency disorders caused by the following gland.
(i) Pancreas (ii) Pituitary (iii) Thyroid gland (iv) Adrenal gland.

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Answer:

(I) pancreas - it secretes insulin

it's function is to regulate the sugar levels in blood

if it does not function properly it causes diabetes (sugar)

(ii)pituitary- it secrets growth hormone

it's function is to regulate the growth in human body

if it produces lots of hormone then the body will increase a lot in size known as gigantism

if it produces very less hormone then the body will not increase in size and will be very short known as dwarfism

(III)thyroid gland-it secretes thyroxin

its function is to maintain metabolism growth

lack of iodine makes this gland swell up known as goitre.

(iv)Adrenal gland - it secrets adrenaline

it's function is to help us prepare and respond to stressful situations

because of its malfunction the body does not get enough hormones.

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