AIIMS2017Biology-Chemical Coordination and Integration

AIIMS 2017 Biology Endocrine Glands and Hormones MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which one of the following pairs is the matching pair of the part and the hormone it secretes?

A

Anterior pituitary – Thyroxine

B

Alpha cells of pancreas – Glucagon

C

Thyroid – Epinephrine

D

Stomach epithelium - Secretin

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Option C is incorrect because the thyroid gland secretes thyroxine (T₄), not epinephrine. The correct matching pair for the thyroid would be thyroxine. Option A is incorrect as the anterior pituitary secretes hormones like growth hormone (GH) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), not thyroxine. Option D is also incorrect; while the stomach epithelium does secrete hormones, it primarily produces gastrin, not secretin, which is secreted by the duodenum. Option B is correct because the alpha cells of the pancreas do indeed secrete glucagon, a hormone that raises blood glucose levels.

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