Name six endocrine glands in the human body. Also name the hormones secreted by each one of these glands.

Six endocrine glands in the human body are as follows:

(i) Pituitary gland- It secretes growth hormone.


(ii) Thyroid gland- It secretes thyroxine hormone.


(iii) Pancreas- Secretes insulin hormone.


(iv) Adrenal gland- Secrete adrenaline hormone.


(v) Testes- Secrete testosterone.


(vi) Ovaries – Secrete estrogen.


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