Question

Column-I lists the endocrine structure and column-II lists the corresponding hormones that match the two columns. Identify the correct option given.
$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Column-I}& \text{Column-II}\\ \text{p. Pancreas}& \text{i. FSH and LH}\\ \text{q. Anterior pituitary}& \text{ii. Estrogen}\\ \text{r. Testes}& \text{iii. Glucagon}\\ \text{s. Ovary}& \text{iv. Androgens}\end{array}$

• A. p- iii, q- i, r-iv, s-ii
• B. p- iii, q- ii, r-i, s-iv
• C. p- iv, q- iii, r-i, s-ii
• D. p- ii, q- iv, r-iii, s-i

Answer 1

The correct option is A p- iii, q- i, r-iv, s-ii

The $\alpha$-cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas secrete glucagon.

The anterior pituitary secretes luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), whch stimulate gonadal activity.

The Leydig cells or interstitial cells of the testes produce a group of hormones called androgens, mainly testosterone.

The ovary produces two groups of steroid hormones called estrogen and progesterone.