Q142 / 180 · NEET 2013 (All India) · Zoology

Select the answer which correctly matches the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes and its function/deficiency symptom Figure

  • A
    (a)
  • B
    (b)
  • Correct answer
    C
    (c)
  • D
    (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.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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