Select the answer which correctly matches the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes and its…

Select the answer which correctly matches the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes and its function/deficiency symptom
  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)

Solution

Lack of iodine in diet results in goitre. Oxytocin is produced by neurohypophysis, which stimulates uterus contraction during child birth. Anterior pituitary secretes Growth Hormanes $(\mathrm{GH})$ its over secretion stimulates abnormal growth. Testosterone is secreted by Leydig cells of testes in males.

Asked in: NEET 2013 (All India)

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