ICSE Class 8 Biology Question 5 of 7

Endocrine System in Humans — Question 2

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Thyroxine and insulin

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ThyroxineInsulin
1.It is secreted by thyroid gland.It is secreted by islet of Langerhans.
2.It regulates the rate of cellular metabolism and body temperature.It regulates the amount of of glucose in the blood and conversion of glucose into glycogen.
3.Irregular secretion leads to hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.Irregular secretion leads to diabetes.