NEET Solved Paper 2016 Question 18

Question: Which of the following pairs of hormones are not antagonistic (having opposite effects) to each other?

Options:

A) Parathormone-Calcitonin

B) Insulin-Glucagon

C) Aldosterone-Atrial Natriuretic Factor

D) Relaxin-Inhibin

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Parathormone $ \to $ Increases blood $ C{a^{+2}} $ level

Calcitonin $ \to $ Decreases blood $ C{a^{+2}} $ level

Insulin $ \to $ Decreases blood glucose level

Glucagon $ \to $ Increases blood glucose level

Aldosterone $ \to $ Increases B.P.

ANF $ \to $ Decreases B.P.

Relaxin $ \to $ Causes pelvic musculature relaxation

Inhibin $ \to $ Inhibits FSH