List the hormones released from the following glands and their action. Some secrete more than 1...

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  1. List the hormones released from the following glands and theiraction. Some secrete more than 1 type of hormone.
    1. Pineal gland
    2. Thyroid gland
    3. Parathyroid glands
    4. Thymus
    5. Adrenal cortex
    6. Adrenal medulla
    7. Pancreas

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aPineal gland secretes serotonin derived hormone called melatonin which regulates the biological clock cycle It is inhibited by light and triggered by darkness Its action is to maintain the sleep and wake cycles bThyoid has 2 hormones Triiodothyronine T3 and thyroxine T4 they affect metabolic rate and regulate body functions like breathingtemperatureheart rate etc Calcitonin is produced by thyroid glandfor regulating levels of calcium and phosphate in blood cParathyroid hormone produces calcitriol 125 OH vit D3    See Answer
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