Question

Match the columns.

Column 1	Column 2
Master gland of the body	Thymus
Stress hormone of the body	Pituitary gland
Disease resistance hormone in a child	Adrenaline
Deficiency of iodine cause	Goitre

Answer 1

(A) Master gland of the body (II) Pituitary gland

1. Pituitary gland is a tiny pea-sized gland located in the lower part of the brain.
2. It is known as a master gland as it is responsible for the stimulation and functioning of other endocrine glands.
3. Its job is to produce hormones that are necessary for the manufacturing and secretion of other hormones to perform various activities.

(B) Stress hormone of the body (III) Adrenaline

1. Adrenaline is a hormone produced by the innermost part of the adrenal gland, called the medulla.
2. The adrenal glands are tiny glands attached to the top of both the kidneys on either side.
3. It is also known as the suprarenal glands.
4. These hormones are secreted during stress conditions and are known as the fight or flight hormones.

(C) Disease resistance hormone in a child (I) Thymus

1. Thymus is a ductless gland that produces a hormone called thymosin.
2. This hormone creates resistance to diseases in children.
3. This gland functions from the embryonic stage to childhood and becomes inactive from the period of adolescence.

(D) Deficiency of iodine cause (IV) Goitre

1. The thyroid glands are responsible for the production of a hormone called thyroxine.
2. Iodine plays an important role in the production of thyroxine.
3. Due to iodine deficiency, the amount of thyroxine produced is less and a condition called goitre occurs.
4. It results in the swelling of the thyroid gland.

Final answer:

Column I	Column II
A. Master gland of the body	II. Pituitary gland
B.Stress hormone of the body	III.Adrenaline
C. Disease resistance hormone in a child	I. Thymus
D. Deficiency of iodine cause	IV.Goitre