What is the stimulus involved in the process of thigmotropism?

$(a)$ Name the part of the brain which controls:
$(i)$ voluntary actions,
$(ii)$ involuntary actions.
$(b)$ What is the significance of the peripheral nervous system? Name the components of this nervous system and distinguish between the origin of the two.

Which hormone regulates the rate of metabolism of carbohydrates,proteins,and fats?

Answer the following:
$(i)$ Name the endocrine gland associated with the brain.
$(ii)$ Which gland secretes digestive enzymes as well as hormones?
$(iii)$ Name the endocrine gland associated with the kidneys.
$(iv)$ Which endocrine gland is present in males but not in females?
$(v)$ Which hormone is responsible for changes in females during puberty?
$(vi)$ Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which hormone?

Answer the following:
$(a)$ Name the endocrine gland associated with the brain.
$(b)$ Which gland secretes digestive enzymes as well as hormones?
$(c)$ Name the endocrine gland associated with the kidneys.
$(d)$ Which endocrine gland is present in males but not in females?

Which endocrine gland controls the functioning of most other endocrine glands?