Question

Match the hormones with their specific functions in the human body:

Hormone		Function
A. Prolactin (PRL)	→	Stimulates growth of breast tissue and milk production
B. Luteinising Hormone (LH)	→	Stimulates secretion of testosterone in males and progesterone in females
C. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)	→	Stimulates sperm production in males and maturation of ovarian follicles in females
D. Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)	→	Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids

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

Hint:

Remember to carefully match each hormone with its function based on their known physiological roles.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Concept
Understanding the specific roles of different hormones is crucial for comprehending endocrine system operations. Each hormone has a unique function that contributes to various physiological processes.

Step 2: Meaning
Prolactin, Lutenising Hormone (LH), Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), and Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH) are all important for different aspects of human physiology. Prolactin is involved in breast development and milk production. LH stimulates the secretion of testosterone and progesterone. FSH promotes sperm production and ovarian follicle maturation. ACTH triggers the adrenal cortex to release glucocorticoids.

Step 3: Analysis
Prolactin (A): Its primary functions are stimulating growth of breast tissue and milk production, which aligns with option D-III. Lutenising Hormone (B): It stimulates the secretion of testosterone and progesterone, corresponding to option D-II. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (C): This hormone is responsible for sperm production and maturation of ovarian follicles, matching option D-I. Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (D): It triggers the adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids, fitting with option D-IV. Thus, the correct mapping based on these functions is A-III, B-II, C-I, and D-IV. This corresponds to option D in the given choices.

Step 4: Conclusion
The provided answer correctly matches each hormone with its specific function as follows: Prolactin (A) - III, Lutenising Hormone (B) - II, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (C) - I, and Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (D) - IV. Final Answer: (D)