NEET Biology question

Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with the disease resulting from its deficiency?

(A)Luteinizing hormone – failure of ovulationCorrect
(B)Insulin - Diabetes insipidus
(C)Thyroxine - Tetany
(D)Parathyroid hormone - Diabetes mellitus

Answer: (A)

Solution

Luteinizing hormone triggers the LH surge needed for ovulation, so its deficiency correctly results in failure of ovulation, whereas insulin deficiency causes diabetes mellitus (not insipidus), thyroxine deficiency causes

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