Question

Match the following:

$\begin{array}{ccc}1.Situatedabovethekidney& \left(a\right).Hypothalamus& \left(p\right).Calcitonin\\ 2.Situatedbelowthelarynx& \left(b\right).Adrenalgland& \left(q\right).Oxytocin\\ 3.Situatedinthebrain& \left(c\right).Thyroid& \left(r\right).Cortisone\end{array}$

• A. 1. ( c) . (q) 2. ( b) . (p) 3. ( a) . (r)
• B. 1. ( b) . (r) 2. ( c) . (p) 3. ( a) . (q)
• C. 1. ( b) . (r) 2. ( c) . (q) 3. ( a) . (p)
• D. 1. ( a) . (p) 2. ( c) . (q) 3. ( b) . (r)

Answer 1

The correct option is B

1. ( b) . (r)

2. ( c) . (p)

3. ( a) . (q)

The adrenal glands are endocrine glands that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol. They are found above the kidneys. Each gland has an outer cortex which produces steroid hormones and an inner medulla.

The thyroid is present below larynx that has thyroid gland which secretes a hormone called calcitonin. Calcitonin is involved in helping to regulate levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood, opposing the action of parathyroid hormone.

Hypothalamus is situated in the brain that produces a hormone called oxytocin. It is transported to and secreted by the pituitary gland, at the base of the brain. It plays a role in the female reproductive functions, from sexual activity to childbirth and breastfeeding.