Given below is an outline of the human body showing the important endocrine glands. Match the glands marked (a) to (e) with their correct functions:

Example: (f) – 6. Secretes Testosterone.

(a) → (2)

(b) → (5)

(c) → (1)

(d) → (4)

(e) → (3)

Explanation

(a) is Pituitary gland, its function is (2) Secretes tropic hormones.
Tropic hormones stimulate other endocrine glands to secrete their hormones; for example, TSH from the pituitary activates the thyroid to release thyroxine.

(b) is Thyroid gland, its function is (5) Regulates basal metabolism.
The thyroid gland produces hormones (like thyroxine) that regulate basal metabolism, the rate at which the body uses energy at rest to maintain vital functions like breathing and heartbeat.

(c) is Adrenal gland, its function is (1) Prepares the body to face stress.
The adrenal gland releases hormones like adrenaline, which help the body respond to stress by increasing heart rate, breathing, and energy supply, preparing the body for "fight or flight" action.

(d) is Pancreas, its function is (4) Maintains blood sugar level.
The pancreas produces hormones like insulin and glucagon, which help maintain blood sugar levels by lowering or raising the glucose in the blood as needed.

(e) is Ovaries, its function is (3) Secretes Oestrogens.
The ovaries produce the hormone oestrogen, which helps in the development of female secondary sexual characteristics and regulates the menstrual cycle and reproductive functions.