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What is the role of hormones in animals

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Hypothalamus Gland

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

Stimulates Pituitary gland to release gonadotropin

Pituitary Gland

Growth hormone Regulates body growth

Thyroid Gland

Thyroxine

Regulates body metabolism

Pancreas Gland

Insulin and Glucagon

Regulates blood sugar level

Adrenal Gland

Epinephrine

Regulates heart rate and blood pressure

Testes

Testosterone

Development of sperms and male characteristics

Ovaries

Estrogen and Progesterone

Development of eggs and female characteristics

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