NEET 2011 Biology question

Match the source gland with its respective hormone as well as the function.

Each option below gives one row of the printed table (Source gland - Hormone - Function).

(1)Anterior pituitary - Oxytocin - Contraction of uterus muscles during child birth
(2)Posterior pituitary - Vasopressin - Stimulates resorption of water in the distal tubules in the nephronCorrect
(3)Corpus luteum - Estrogen - Supports pregnancy
(4)Thyroid - Thyroxine - Regulates blood calcium level

Answer: (2)

Solution

Vasopressin (ADH) is stored and released by the posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis); it acts on the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct to increase water reabsorption, so (2) is correct. In (1) oxytocin, which causes uterine contractions during childbirth, is also

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