GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyHuman Reproduction2000

Match List I (Endocrine glands) with List II (Hormones secreted) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: 1. List I: I. Gonads, II. Pituitary, III. Pancreas, IV. Adrenal 2. List II: A) Insulin, B) Progesterone, C) Growth hormones, D) Cortisone Codes:

A

I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A

B

I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A

C

I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D

D

I-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. Match the Endocrine glands (List I) with the Hormones they secrete (List II): I. Gonads (Ovaries/Testes): Secrete sex hormones like Estrogen and Progesterone (B) (from ovaries). II. Pituitary Gland: Secretes several hormones including Growth hormone (C). III. Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans): Secretes Insulin (A) and Glucagon. IV. Adrenal Gland (Cortex): Secretes corticosteroids like Cortisone/Cortisol (D). 2. The correct matching code is I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D.

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