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Solved 2013 Question Paper ICSE Class 10 Biology — Question 6

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Question 4(b)

Complete the following table by filling in the blanks from 1 to 10 with appropriate terms. [5]

S.No.GlandSecretionFunction/Effect on body
1Thyroid12
23Vasopressin4
356Promotes glucose utilization by the body cells
4Lacrimal gland78
5Adrenal medulla910
Answer
S.No.GlandSecretionFunction / Effect on body
1Thyroid(1) Thyroxine(2) Promotes tissue metabolism, growth and differentiation.
2(3) Posterior pituitaryVasopressin(4) Increases reabsorption of water from kidneys.
3(5) Pancreas(6) InsulinPromotes glucose utilization by the body cells.
4Lacrimal gland(7) Tears(8) Lubricates eye surface and kills germs
5Adrenal medulla(9) Adrenaline(10) Prepares body for any emergency