Question

Which one has the correct match.
(i) Corpus luteum - progesterone - degeneration of endometrium
(ii) Pineal gland - vasopressin - intracellular transport
(iii) Pars nervosa - Pitressin - Water reabsorption

• A. i only
• B. i and ii
• C. iii only
• D. ii and iii

Answer 1

The correct option is C iii only

(I) Corpus luteum secretes progesterone which supports the pregnancy, acts on the mammary glands and stimulates the formation of alveoli and milk secretion.

(ii) The pineal gland secretes melatonin which regulation of a 24 hour (diurnal) rhythm of the body.

(iii) Pars nervosa secretes vasopressin (Pitressin) which acts mainly at the kidney and stimulates reabsorption of water and electrolytes by the distal tubules and reduces the loss of water through urine.

So, the correct answer is (iii) only.