Q146 / 200 · NEET 2004 · Zoology

Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Luteinizing - Failure of hormone ovulation
  • B
    Insulin - Diabetes insipidus
  • C
    Thyroxine - Tetany
  • D
    Parathyroid - Diabetes hormone mellitus.

Solution

The ovulatory phase witnesses the maximum concentration of both oestrogen and progesterone. LH starts the change of empty Graafian follicle into corpus luteum and secretion of progesterone from corpus luteum is responsible for the maintenance of the endometrium. Diabetes mellitus - Insulin Tetany - Parathormone Diabetes insipidus - ADH

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

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