Question

Which of the following is a mismatched pair?

• A. Insulin- Pancreas
• B. Estrogen- Ovary
• C. Adrenaline- Pituitary gland
• D. Testosterone- Testis

Answer 1

The correct option is C Adrenaline- Pituitary gland

Various hormones are produced in the body by various glands. Insulin is produced by beta cells of islets of Langerhans of pancreas in response to high glucose level in the blood. Estrogen hormone is produced and released by ovary. It is the primary female sex hormone. It is involved in the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary characteristics. Testosterone is a primary male sex hormone produced by Leydig cells of testis. It is involved in the development and regulation of the male reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. Adrenaline is produced by the medulla of the adrenal gland. It is also called as epinephrine. It controls various functions like heart rate, dilation of the pupils, secretion of sweat and saliva.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Adrenaline- Pituitary gland.'