AIIMS2019Zoology-Endocrine System

AIIMS 2019 Zoology Endocrine System MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-Medium-Class 11

Assertion: Pituitary gland releases a hormone which is helpful in child birth.

Reason: Pituitary gland releases vasopressin and anti diuretic hormone which helps in child birth.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The hormone released by the pituitary gland that helps in childbirth is oxytocin, not vasopressin or anti diuretic hormone. Vasopressin and anti diuretic hormone are involved in water regulation in the kidneys.

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