Match List I (Endocrine glands) with List II (Hormones secreted) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I List II I. Gonads A) Insulin II. Pituitary B) Progesterone III. Pancreas C) Growth hormones IV. Adrenal D) Cortisone

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2000

Match List I (Endocrine glands) with List II (Hormones secreted) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

The correct matching is: I. Gonads - B) Progesterone, II. Pituitary - C) Growth hormones, III. Pancreas - A) Insulin, IV. Adrenal - D) Cortisone.

Gonads (testes in males and ovaries in females) produce sex hormones. Progesterone is a key female sex hormone produced by the ovaries.
The Pituitary gland, often called the "master gland," secretes various hormones, including Growth Hormone (GH), which regulates growth and metabolism.
The Pancreas has both exocrine and endocrine functions. Its endocrine function involves the production of hormones like Insulin and Glucagon, which regulate blood glucose levels.
The Adrenal glands, located atop the kidneys, produce several hormones, including corticosteroids like Cortisone, which are involved in stress response and metabolism.

Options A, B, and D present incorrect pairings between the endocrine glands and their respective hormones.

Option A incorrectly associates Gonads with Growth hormones, Pituitary with Progesterone, Pancreas with Cortisone, and Adrenal with Insulin.
Option B incorrectly associates Pancreas with Cortisone, and Adrenal with Insulin. While the first two pairings are correct, the latter two are incorrect.
Option D incorrectly associates Gonads with Growth hormones, Pituitary with Progesterone. While the last two pairings are correct, the first two are incorrect.