Question

Rearrange the following words and match them with their correct descriptions:
1. GOOTESNER
2. HNIXOTYR
3. TNREOTSEOSTE

(i) Hormone secreted in females at puberty.
(ii) Hormone secreted in males at puberty.
(iii) This hormone regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism in the body.

• A. 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-i
• B. 1-iii, 2-i, 3-ii
• C. 1-i, 2-iii, 3-ii
• D. 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-i

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1-i, 2-iii, 3-ii

The rearranged words are as follows:

1. OESTROGEN:
Oestrogen is the hormone secreted in females at puberty. Oestrogen plays a role in the development of so-called female secondary sex characteristics, such as breasts, wider hips, pubic hair and armpit hair.

2. THYROXIN:
Thyroxin is the hormone which regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism in the body. It plays a crucial role in heart and digestive function, metabolism, brain development, bone health and muscle control.

3. TESTOSTERONE:
Testosterone hormone is produced by the testes. Testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testes and prostate.