Insulin deficiency in human beings causes diabetes. Excess of which hormone causes an increase in blood pressure?

Adrenal Cortex hormones

The correct answer is option 1. Adrenal Cortex hormones.

(1) Adrenal cortex hormones (Correct)

 Excess secretion of adrenal cortex hormones increases blood pressure.

The adrenal cortex releases hormones like aldosterone. This hormone causes the body to retain sodium and water, which increases blood volume. Higher blood volume directly leads to increased blood pressure.

(2) Steroid hormones (Incorrect)

Complete statement: Steroid hormones do not specifically cause an increase in blood pressure

“Steroid hormo.nes” is a broad category that includes many hormones (like sex hormones, adrenal hormones, etc.). Not all steroid hormones raise blood pressure, so this option is too general and not precise.

(3) Thyroid hormones (Incorrect)

Complete statement: Excess thyroid hormones mainly affect metabolism, not directly causing high blood pressure.

Thyroid hormones (like thyroxine) increase metabolic rate, heart rate, and energy use. While they may slightly influence heart activity, they are not primarily responsible for increasing blood pressure.

(4) Corpus luteum hormones (Incorrect)

Complete statement: Corpus luteum hormones do not increase blood pressure.

The corpus luteum secretes progesterone, which mainly prepares the uterus for pregnancy. It does not play a role in increasing blood pressure.