Name the various endocrine glands and the hormones secreted by them. How does the endocrine system affect our behaviour?

Solution

Endocrine glands	Hormones secreted
1. Pituitary gland	(a) Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
	(b) Lenteinising Hormone
	(LH)
	(c) Thyorotrophic Hormone
	(TH)
	(d) Growth Hormone (GH)
	(e) Prolactin Hormone (PH)
	(f) Oxytocin
	(g) Vasopressin
2. Thyroid gland	Thyroxine
3. Adrenal gland	(a) Certicoids
	(b) Epinephrine (adrenaline)
	(c) Norepine phrine
	(Noradrenaline)
4. Pancreas	Insulin
5. Gonads	(a) Estrogens
	(b) Progesterone
	—In Female
	(c) Androgens – testesterone
	—In males.

The endocrine glands play a crucial role in our development and behaviour. Some of our behaviours are controlled by hormones secreted by different endocrine glands. The normal functioning of all hormones is crucial to our behavioural well-being. Without a balanced secretion of hormones, the body would be unable to maintain the state of internal equilibrium. Without the increased secretion of hormones during the times of stress, we would not be able to react effectively to potential dangers in our environment. Without the secretion of hormones at specific times in our lives, we would not be able to grow, mature and reproduce.