Write the names of hormones and the glands secreting them for the regulation of following functions. a. Growth of thyroid and secretion of thyroxine. b. Helps in relaxing pubic ligaments to facilitate easy birth of young ones. c. Stimulate intestinal glands to secrete interstinal juice. d. Controls calcium level in the blood e. Controls tubular absorption of water in kidneys. f. Urinary elimination of water. g. Sodium and potassium ion metabolism. h. Basal Metabolic rate. i. Uterine contraction. j. Heart beat and blood pressure. k. Secretion of growth hormone. l. Maturation of Graafian follicle.

(a) Adenohypophysis releases TSH.

(b) The degenerating corpus luteum of the ovary produces Relaxin.

(c) Duodenal mucosa secretes Secretin.

(d) Thyroid releases Calcitonin (hypocalcemic hormone), and parathyroid glands produce Parathormone(hypercalcemic hormone).

(e) Hypothalamus releases ADH.

(f) Atrial natriuretic factor is produced by the atria of the heart.

(g) Aldosterone is synthesized by the adrenal cortex.

(h) Thyroid gland releases T3 and T4.

(i) Hypothalamus produces Oxytocin.

(j) Adrenal medulla releases Adrenaline and Non-adrenaline (stimulation), and inhibits with Acetylcholine.

(k) Hypothalamus secretes GHRF.

(l) Anterior pituitary releases FSH.

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