Question

Identify the missing links.
$\begin{array}{ccc}\text{Hormone}& \text{Gland}& \text{Function}\\ \text{P}& \text{Pancreas}& \text{Decreases blood sugar level.}\\ \text{Adrenaline}& \text{Q}& \text{Controls behaviour during emergency situations.}\\ \text{Growth Hormone}& \text{R}& \text{S}\end{array}$

• A. P - Glucagon, Q - Adrenal, R - Pituitary, S - Controls calcium level.
• B. P - Insulin, Q - Adrenal, R - Pituitary, S - Stimulates growth in all organs.
• C. P - Insulin, Q - Thyroid, R - Pituitary, S - Contracts uterus during parturition.
• D. P - Glucagon, Q - Thymus, R - Ovary, S - Stimulates thyroid gland.

Answer 1

The correct option is B P - Insulin, Q - Adrenal, R - Pituitary, S - Stimulates growth in all organs.

$\bullet$ Insulin, secreted by pancreas makes the cells uptake glucose, thus lowering the blood glucose level.
$\bullet$ Adrenaline, also called as the 'emergency hormone' controls behaviour during emergency situations. The actions include increasing heart rate and blood supply to the muscles.
$\bullet$ Growth hormone is produced by pituitary gland. It maintains normal body structure and metabolism. It also maintains, builds and repairs healthy tissue in the brain and other organs.