Question

Choose the correct option among the following options

Column I	Column II
A. Epinephrine	i. Stimulates muscle growth
B. Testosterone	ii. Decrease in blood pressure
C. Glucagon	iii. Breakdown of liver glycogen content
D. Atrial natriuretic factor	iv. Increases heart beat

• A. A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
• B. A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-i
• C. A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii
• D. A-i, B-iv, C-ii, D-iii

Answer 1

The correct option is C A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii

Epinephrine - Increase in heart beat:

Epinephrine is an emergency hormone. It causes an increase in heart rate, respiratory capacity, muscle strength, blood pressure and sugar metabolism. This makes the body ready to flee.


Testosterone - Stimulates muscle growth:

Function of testosterone is to regulate the development and maturation of male sex organs as well as modulate libido. Testosterone also stimulates protein anabolism and growth and development of the muscles.


Glucagon - Breakdown of liver glycogen content:

Glucagon promotes gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis, thereby increasing blood glucose levels.


Atrial natriuretic factor - Decrease in blood pressure:

Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) secreted by the atrium in response to atrial stretch due to increase in blood pressure, causes dilation of the blood vessels. This helps in the reduction of blood pressure.


Final answer: b. A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii