Question

Select the answer which correctly matches endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes its function/deficiency symptom.

• A. Endocrine- Thyroid gland, Hormone- Thyroxine, function/gland deficiency symptoms- Lack of iodine in diet results in goitre
• B. Endocrine Corpus luteum, Hormone- Testosterone, function/gland deficiency symptoms- Stimulates spermatogenesis
• C. Endocrine- Anterior pituitary, Hormone- Oxytocin, function/gland deficiency symptoms- Stimulates uterus contraction during childbirth
• D. Endocrine-Posterior, Hormone- Growth hormone(GH), function/gland deficiency symptoms-Over secretion stimulates abnormal growth

Answer 1

The correct option is A Endocrine- Thyroid gland, Hormone- Thyroxine, function/gland deficiency symptoms- Lack of iodine in diet results in goitre

A. Endocrine- Thyroid gland, Hormone- Thyroxine, Function/gland Deficiency symptoms- Lack of iodine in diet results in goitre

Reason: Concentration of iodine in human body is maintained by thyroid gland. If deficiency of iodine in diet occurs, then the secretion of thyroid gland increases and it grows larger in size and produce goitre. So the correct option is A.