The hormones secreted by these organs are given below:
- Islet of Langerhans: Insulin and glucagon
- Ovaries: Female sex hormones
- Lining of small intestine: Secretin
- Thyroid gland : Thyroxin
- Pituitary gland: Growth hormone, Catalytic hormone
Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood stream. They carry them to organs and tissues of the body to exert their functions. There are many types of hormones that act on different aspects of bodily functions and processes. They are important to carry out functions of the organs in the body.