Mains Paper II · 3 Science & Technology · 3.2 Human body systems

3.2.5 Endocrine glands and hormones

Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the blood to regulate growth, metabolism, blood sugar, stress response and reproduction, and too much or too little of a hormone causes a named disorder.

  • APPSC Group 2 · Mains Paper II
  • Advanced level
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Key terms

  • pituitary
  • thyroid
  • insulin
  • glucagon
  • adrenaline
  • cortisol
  • diabetes
  • goitre
  • gigantism
  • plant hormones

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