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Endocrine System and Adolescence — BIOLOGY STD 8 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8BIOLOGYEndocrine System and Adolescence3 Marks
Question
Name the source and the function of each of the following hormones :
Hormone Source Function
$(a)$ Glucagon    
$(b)$ Thyroxine    
$(c)$ Adrenaline    
$(d)$ Insulin    
$(e)$ Cortisone    
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Answer

Hormone Source Function
$(a)$ Glucagon Pancreas Breakdown of glycogen to glucose. Raises sugar in the blood.
$(b)$ Thyroxine Thyroid gland Control of metabolic rate
$(c)$ Adrenaline Adrenal gland Prepare the body to face emergency, stress
$(d)$ Insulin Pancreas Regulation of sugar in blood.
$(e)$ Cortisone Adrenal cortex Regulates carbohydrate metabolism. Its deficiency causes Addison’s disease.

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