Match the following glands with the hormones they secrete:
A
1-A; 2-D; 3-C; 4-B
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B
1-B; 2-D; 3-A; 4-C
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C
1-C; 2-B; 3-A; 4-D
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D
1-D; 2-C; 3-B; 4-A
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Solution
The correct option is B
1-B; 2-D; 3-A; 4-C
Out of the given glands and hormones, the pituitary is responsible for producing growth hormone. Hypothalamus releases growth hormone-releasing hormone or GHRH. Pineal gland releases melatonin, which acts as the body’s internal clock. And lastly, the thymus releases thymosin, which simulates the development of immune cells.