Question

Select the correct option of endocrine gland and their hormones from the options given below:

$\begin{array}{cccc}\text{A}& \text{Pineal gland}& 1& \text{Epinephrine hormone}\\ \text{B}& \text{Thyroid gland}& 2& \text{Melatonin hormone}\\ \text{C}& \text{Ovary}& 3& \text{Estrogen hormone}\\ \text{D}& \text{Adrenal medulla}& 4& \text{Tetraiodothyronine hormone}\end{array}$

• A. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
• B. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
• C. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
• D. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

Answer 1

The correct option is D A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

Pineal gland secretes a hormone called melatonin. It is involved in regulation of biological rhythms and sleep-wake cycle.

Thyroid gland secretes a hormone called tetraiodothyronine. It primarily regulates metabolism of body.

Ovary secretes estrogen which is involved in the development of secondary sexual characters in females and development of follicles.

Adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine in response to stress or in any kind of emergency situations.