(i) Name the hormones that are released in human males and females whe

1.	(i) Name the hormones that are released in human males and females when they reach puberty. (ii) Name a gland associated with brain. Which problem is caused due to the deficiency of the hormone released by this gland ?
Answer» (i) Testes in males produces hormone testosterone. Ovaries in females produces hormone oestrogen. (ii)Pituitary gland present in the brain is responsible for body growth, development of bones and muscles (if excess-gigantism) (if less-dwarfism).

(i) Name the hormones that are released in human males and females when they reach puberty. (ii) Name a gland associated with brain. Which problem is caused due to the deficiency of the hormone released by this gland ?

Answer»

(i) Testes in males produces hormone testosterone. Ovaries in females produces hormone oestrogen.

(ii)Pituitary gland present in the brain is responsible for body growth, development of bones and muscles (if excess-gigantism) (if less-dwarfism).