Question

Match the source gland with its respective hormone as well as the function.

• A. Source gland-Thyroid;
  Hormone-Thyroxine;
  Function-Regulates blood calcium level
• B. Source gland-Anterior;
  Hormone-Oxytocin;
  Function-Contraction of uterus muscles during childbirth
• C. Source gland-Posterior pituitary;
  Hormone-Vasopressin;
  Function-Stimulates resorption of water in the distal tubules in the nephron
• D. Source gland-Corpus luteum;
  Hormone-Estrogen;
  Function-Supports Pregnancy

Answer 1

The correct option is C Source gland-Posterior pituitary;

Hormone-Vasopressin;
Function-Stimulates resorption of water in the distal tubules in the nephron
Vasopressin is a peptide hormone secreted by the neurohypophysis or posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It stimulates the reabsorption of water and electrolytes in the nephrons of the kidneys.
Oxytocin is also an hormone of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It stimulates secretion of milk from mammary glands and causes contractions of the uterus at the time of childbirth.
Thyroxine is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. It helps control metabolism and regulates body temperature by calorigenic action.
Estrogen, which is secreted by Corpus luteum, results in the development and maintenance of secondary sexual characters in females and also stimulates the maturation of ova.