AIIMS 2013 · Zoology · Chemical Coordination and Integration
Match the source gland with its respective hormone and function and...
Match the source gland with its respective hormone and function and select the correctoption.
Source gland Hormone Function
Options
A Anterior pitutary Oxytocin Contraction of uterine muscles
B Anterior pitutary Vasopressin Induces reabsorption of water in nephron
C Thymus Thymosin Proliferation of T-lymphocytes
Dα-cells Glucagon of islets of Langerhans Uptake of glucose into the cell.
Correct answer
C. Thymus Thymosin Proliferation of T-lymphocytes
Step-by-step solution
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.