Chemical Coordination and Regulation Question 22
22. Given below is an incomplete table about certain hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each on the body in humans. Identify the correct option for the three blanks A, B and C.
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| Source gland | Hormone | Function |
| :— | :— | :— |
| A | Oestrogen | Maintenance of secondary sexual characters |
| Alpha cells of islets of
Langerhans | B | Raises blood sugar level |
| Anterior pituitary | C | Over secretion leads to gigantism |
Options:
(a) A-Ovary; B-Glucagon; C-Growth hormone
(b) A-Placenta; B-Insulin; C-Vasopressin
(c) A-Ovary; B-Insulin; C-Calcitonin
(d) A-Placenta; B-Glucagon; C-Calcitonin
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Answer : a
Hints & Solutions
(a) Anterior pituitary secrets growth hormone. Ovary secrets oestrogen hormone. Alpha cells of islets of langerhans secrets glucagon. Myxoedema refers to deposition of mucopolysaccharides in the dermis, which results in swelling of the affected area.
