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Select the answer which correctly matches the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes and its function/deficiency symptom:
A
Corpus luteum – Testosterone – Stimulates spermatogenesis
B
Anterior pituitary – Oxytocin – Stimulates uterus contraction during child birth
C
Posterior pituitary – Growth Hormone (GH) – Oversecretion stimulates abnormal growth
D
Thyroid gland – Thyroxine – Lack of iodine in diet results in goitre
Detailed Solution
The thyroid gland secretes thyroxine; lack of iodine in the diet causes hypothyroidism and enlargement of the gland (goitre).
Corpus luteum secretes progesterone, oxytocin comes from the posterior pituitary and GH from the anterior pituitary.
Corpus luteum secretes progesterone, oxytocin comes from the posterior pituitary and GH from the anterior pituitary.