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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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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.

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