Question

The given figure shows main endocrine glands in the human body. Identify A to E and select the correct option.

A-Pineal, B-Pituitary, C-Thyroid and parathyroid, D-Thymus, E-Adrenal
A-Pituitary, B-Pineal, C-Thyroid and parathyroid, D-Adrenal, E-Thymus
A-Pituitary, B-Pineal, C-Thyroid and parathyroid, D-Thymus, E-Kidney
A-Pituitary, B-Pineal, C-Thyroid and parathyroid, D-Thymus, E-Adrenal

Answer 1

The endocrine glands are responsible for releasing the hormones directly into the bloodstream. This lets the hormones to travel to target cells present in different parts of the body. The endocrine hormones are responsible for helping in growth and development, working of organs, metabolism process, and reproduction.

Complete answer:
A. Pituitary: a little, pea molded organ which is joined to the hypothalamus interior of the brian locale by a stalk or infundibulum, It is shown before the pons.
B. Pineal: display underneath the corpus callosum and in between the two cerebral halves of the globe of the brain show at tip of pineal stalk which emerges from root of diencephalon. C. Thyroid and parathyroid: The thyroid organ is a butterfly shaped organ which is present in front of trachea. The parathyroids are four in number and show on the dorsal portion of the thyroid.
D. Thymus: The thymus is present close to the heart, it is known to deteriorate with age.
E. Adrenals: These are paired organs which are present on the best of the kidneys.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D)

Note: The most important function of endocrine organs is to release hormones specifically into the circulatory system. The hormones are chemical substances that influence the action of another portion of the body (target location). The hormones are responsible for serving as a messenger to help in controlling and coordinating body activities.