Answer
Major Endocrine Glands in the Human Body:
1. Pituitary gland
2. Thyroid gland
3. Parathyroid gland
4. Adrenal gland
5. Pancreas
6. Gonads (ovaries and testes)
Functions:
1. Pituitary gland: Regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
2. Thyroid gland: Regulates metabolism and energy production.
3. Parathyroid gland: Regulates calcium levels in the body.
4. Adrenal gland: Regulates stress response and metabolism.
5. Pancreas: Regulates blood sugar levels.
6. Gonads: Regulate reproductive functions and secondary sex characteristics.
Procedure:
Picture: Adrenal gland
Effect: Increases heart rate and blood pressure, releases glucose into the bloodstream, and constricts blood vessels in response to stress.