Question
Biology Question on Hormones
| Select the answer which correctly matches the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes and its function/ deficiency symptom | Endocrine gland | Hormone | Function/ deficiency symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | Anterior pituitary | Oxytocin | Stimulates uterus contraction during child birth |
| (2) | Posterior pituitary | Growth Hormone (GH) | Oversecret-ion stimulates abnormal growth |
| (3) | Thyroid gland | Thyroxine | Lack of iodine in diet results in goitre |
| (4) | Corpus luteum | Testosterone | Stimulates spermatog- enesis |
A
(1)
B
(2)
C
(3)
D
(4)
Answer
(3)
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): (3).