Chemical Coordination and Regulation Question 21
21. Match the source gland with respective hormone as well as the function correctly.
| Source gland | Hormone | Function | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | Anterior pituitary | Oxytocin | Contraction of uterus muscles during child birth |
| (b) | Posterior pituitary | Vasopressin | Stimulates reabsorption of water in the distal tubules in the nephron |
| (c) | Corpus luteum | Estrogen | Supports pregnancy |
| (d) | Thyroid | Thyroxine | Regulates blood calcium level |
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Answer : b
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(b) Posterior pituitary releases vasopressin which stimulates reabsorption of water in the distal tubules in nephron.
