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A hormone ‘X’ secreted by gland ‘Y’ plays a major role in regulating the diurnal rhythm in our body. Identify ‘X’ and ‘Y’.

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X- Insulin, Y- Pancreas

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X- Thymosin, Y- Thymus

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X- Oxytocin, Y- Pituitary

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X- Melatonin, Y- Pineal

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Solution

The correct option is D X- Melatonin, Y- Pineal

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