Control and Co-ordination — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYControl and Co-ordination4 Marks
Question
Hormones secreted by adrenal gland.
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Answer
The adrenal cortex secretes corticoids. Corticoids is a group of several hormones that control several vital body functions.
Corticoids are of two types, viz. mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids.
Small amounts of androgenic steroids are also secreted by the adrenal cortex which have the role in the growth of axial and pubic hairs and facial hairs during puberty.
The mineralocorticoids regulate the electrolyte balance while the glucocorticoids are involved in carbohydrate metabolism.
Adrenal medulla secretes adrenaline or epinephrine and noradrenaline or norepinephrine.
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