Question

Match the items in column A with that which is most appropriate in column B. Rewrite the matching pair.

Column 1	Column 2
Prolactin	Hypoglycemia
Diabetes mellitus	Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids
Addison’s disease	Stimulates the production of milk by the mammary gland
Cushing’s syndrome	Growth hormone
Pituitary gland	Hyperglycemia

Answer 1

1) A. Prolactin - III. Stimulates the production of milk by the mammary gland

1. Prolactin is a pituitary hormone that controls the production of milk during pregnancy and after childbirth.

2) B. Diabetes mellitus - V. Hyperglycemia

1. Diabetes mellitus is a condition that results due to hyposecretion of insulin.
2. Lower levels of insulin result in a rise in blood sugar levels. This condition is termed hyperglycemia.

3) C. Addison’s disease - I. Hypoglycemia

1. Addison’s disease is caused due to hyposecretion of cortisol like glucocorticoids and aldosterone.
2. This causes an imbalance of electrolytes, low blood pressure, hypoglycemia, etc.

4) D. Cushing’s syndrome - II. Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids

1. Cushing’s syndrome is caused due to hypersecretion of glucocorticoids by the adrenal cortex of the adrenal glands.
2. Hyperglycemia, glycosuria, high blood pressure, obesity, purple skin, hypertrichosis in females and impotence in male are common symptoms of Cushing syndrome.

5) E. Pituitary gland - IV. Growth hormone

1. The growth hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It helps in the growth of various tissues and organs.

Final answer:

Column A	Column B
A. Prolactin	III. stimulates the production of milk by the mammary gland
B. Diabetes mellitus	V. hyperglycemia
C. Addison’s disease	I. Hypoglycemia
D. Cushing’s syndrome	II. Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids
E. Pituitary gland	IV. Growth hormone