Name any three endocrine glands in human body and briefly write the function of each of them.

Explanation

Three endocrine glands with their function in human body are as follows:
a] Thyroid gland : It secretes a hormone called thyroxine which regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body .
b] Adrenal gland : It secretes two hormones-adrenalin and corticoid hormones and regulate blood pressure, heartbeat, breathing rate and carbohydrate metabolism.
c] Pancreas: It secretes two hormones-insulin and glucagon. Insulin hormone lowers the blood glucose level. Glucagon hormone increases the blood glucose level.