Question

Match List I with List II :

List - I		List – II
A.	Epinephrine	i.	Hyperglycemia
B.	Thyroxine	ii.	Smooth muscle contraction
C.	Oxytocin	iii.	Basal metabolic rate
D.	Glucagon	iv.	Emergency hormone

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
• B. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
• C. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• D. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To solve the question, we must match the hormones listed in List I with their correct functions or characteristics in List II. Let's analyze each one:

1. Epinephrine: Commonly known as adrenaline, it is often referred to as the "emergency hormone" because it prepares the body for 'fight or flight' during stressful situations. Thus, it can be matched with iv. Emergency hormone.
2. Thyroxine: This hormone is crucial for the regulation of the basal metabolic rate. It increases the metabolic rate of almost every tissue in the body. Therefore, it matches with iii. Basal metabolic rate.
3. Oxytocin: Known for its role in reproduction and during childbirth, oxytocin triggers uterine contractions and is involved in stimulating lactation. This corresponds to ii. Smooth muscle contraction (in terms of its effect on uterine muscles).
4. Glucagon: This hormone is important for increasing blood glucose levels when they fall too low by stimulating the conversion of stored glycogen into glucose, thus helping to prevent hypoglycemia. Therefore, it should be matched with i. Hyperglycemia as it helps increase blood sugar levels.

Based on these analyses, the correct option that matches List I with List II is:

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I