Mention one function for each of these hormones.
(a) Thyroxine
(b) Insulin
(c) Adrenaline
(d) Growth hormone
(e) Testosterone. (CCE 2010, 2013, 2015)
(a) Thyroxine: Regulates metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, release of energy and body activity.
(b) Insulin: Regulates blood glucose by its absorption in liver, muscles (for formation of glycogen) and individual cells (for metabolic activity).
(c) Adrenaline: For meeting an emergency by increasing heart rate and supply of blood to various concerned organs.
(d) Growth Hormone (GH) or Somatotrophic Hormone: Regulates growth and development of the body through anabolic activity for growth of
bones, muscles and visceral organs.
(e) Testosterone (Male Sex Hormone): Controls changes in body associated with puberty in males (beard, moustache, low pitch voice,
increased growth of bones and muscles).