Question

Match the source gland with its respective hormone and function and select the correct option.

• A. Source gland - Anterior pitutary, Hormone - Oxytocin, Function - Contraction of uterine muscles
• B. Source gland - Anterior pitutary, Hormone - Vasopressin, Function -Induces reabsorption of water in nephron
• C. Source gland - Thymus, Hormone -Thymosin , Function - Proliferation of T-lymphocytes
• D. Source gland - $\alpha$-cells of islets of Langerhans , Hormone -Glucagon, Function - Uptake of glucose into the cell

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Oxytocin is released by posterior pituitary. Vasopressin decreases the amount of urine by increasing reabsorption of water from DCT and collecting tubules. It also stimulates the contraction of walls of blood vessels, thereby raising the blood pressure. Glucagon stimulates liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose and thus raises the blood sugar level. Thymus releases thymosin which aids in proliferation of T-lymphocytes.