What are the function of endocrine glands
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The various endocrine glands and the hormones secreted by them are as follows:
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Endocrine glands
Hormones
Pituitary gland
Growth hormones
Gonadotropic
Thyroid gland
Thyroxin
Adrenal gland
Corticoids
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Epinephrine
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Norepinephrine
Pancreas
Insulin
Gonads
Estrogens
Progesterone
Androgens
Testosterone
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The endocrine system controls or regulates our behaviour with the help of chemical substances known as hormones. Hormones enable the individual to react to the stimuli present in the environment. They also enable the growth of individuals, their maturity and help in reproduction. For example, growth hormones help in growth of a child while gonadotropic hormones bring primary and secondary sexual changes. Thyroxin maintains the metabolic rate of the body while estrogens and testosterone help in reproduction. This system works with different parts of the nervous system and also known as the neuroendocrine system.
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