NEET Previous Year Question
Select the answer which correctly matches the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes and its function/deficiency symptom. ((A) - Endocrine gland, (B) - Hormone, (C) - Function/deficiency symptoms)
(A)
(B)
(C)
Topic: NEET PYQ
Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.
- AAnterior pituitary
Oxytocin
Stimulates uterus contraction
during child birth - BPosterior pituitary
Growth hormone
(GH)
Over secretion stimulates
abnormal growth - CThyroid
Thyroxin
Lack of iodine in diet results in
goitre - DCorpus luteum
Testosterone
Stimulates spermatogenesis
Correct answer: C
Solution
(c) (a) Incorrect: Oxytocin is released from the posterior pituitary, not the anterior pituitary.(b) Incorrect: Growth hormone (GH) is secreted by the anterior pituitary, not the posterior pituitary.
(c) Correct: Thyroid → Thyroxine; iodine deficiency causes goitre.
(d) Incorrect: Corpus luteum secretes progesterone, not testosterone.
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