Question

Match the columns and choose correct options.

	Column I		Column II
a.	ANF	p.	Regulates blood calcium level
b.	MSH	q.	Decreases blood pressure
c.	GIP	r.	Pigmentation
d.	TCT	s.	Inhabits gastric secretion

• A. a-q, b-r, c-s, d-p
• B. a-s, b-p, c-q, d-r
• C. a-q, b-p, c-s, d-r
• D. a-s, b-p, c-r, d-q
• E. a-r, b-q, c-s, d-p

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

a-q, b-r, c-s, d-p

a. ANF (Atrial natriuretic factor) is a peptide hormone secreted from heart. It decreases blood pressure.

b. MSH (Melanocyte stimulating hormone) is secreted from anterior pituitary and maintains pigmentation.

C. GIP (Gastric inhibitory polypeptide) is secreted from intestine and inhibits gastric secretions in stomach.

D. TCT (Thyrocalcitonin) is secreted from thyroid gland and lowers blood calcium level.

So, the correct answer is 'a-q, b-r, c-s, d-p'.