Question

Taking the example of any two animal hormones along with their gland of secretion, explain how these hormones help (i) in growth and development and (ii) regulate metabolism, in the body.

Select out of the following a gland which does NOT occur as a pair in the human body :

Assertion (A): The response generated by the nervous system is slower as compared to the endocrine system. Reason (R): The nervous system transmits impulses through electrical signals, while the endocrine system relies on hormones, which travel through the bloodstream.

Name the hormones secreted by the following endocrine glands and specify one function of each (a) Thyroid (b) Pituitary (c) Pancreas