Question

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

Description

(i) Hormone secreted in females at puberty.
(ii) Deficiency of growth hormone in childhood leads to this condition.
(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-ii, 2-i, 3-iii
• D. 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-i

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1-ii, 2-i, 3-iii

The rearranged words are as follows:

1. DWARFISM

2. OESTROGEN

3. THYROXINE

• Dwarfism is a condition that occurs as a result of deficiency of growth hormone in childhood.
• 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.
• Thyroxine 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.