Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I (Hormone) | List-II (Function in the body) |
|---|---|
| (A) Glucocorticoids | (I) Mediate responses to external stimuli |
| (B) Mineralocorticoids | (II) Control the level of excretion of water and salt by the kidney |
| (C) Testosterone | (III) Modulate inflammatory reactions and are involved in reactions to stress |
| (D) Epinephrine and norepinephrine | (IV) Development of secondary male characteristics such as deep voice and facial hair |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
Hormones are intercellular messengers that help keep the biological activities of the body in balance. Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids come from the adrenal cortex; testosterone comes from the testes.
(A) Glucocorticoids — This matches (III) Modulate inflammatory reactions and are involved in reactions to stress. They also control the carbohydrate metabolism.
(B) Mineralocorticoids — This matches (II) Control the level of excretion of water and salt by the kidney.
(C) Testosterone — This matches (IV) Development of secondary male characteristics such as deep voice and facial hair. It is the major sex hormone produced in males.
(D) Epinephrine and norepinephrine — This matches (I) Mediate responses to external stimuli.
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
10.6 Hormones – “For example, glucocorticoids control the carbohydrate metabolism, modulate inflammatory reactions, and are involved in reactions to stress. The mineralocorticoids control the level of excretion of water and salt by the kidney.”
“Testosterone is the major sex hormone produced in males. It is responsible for development of secondary male characteristics (deep voice, facial hair, general physical constitution)…”
“Epinephrine and norepinephrine mediate responses to external stimuli.”