Match List I with List II
|
List I Disease/Hormones |
List II Treatment or cause/Importance |
| A. Addison's Disease | I. Prepare uterus for implantation of fertilized egg |
| B. Glucagon | II. Mineralocorticoids and Glucocorticoids |
| C. Progesterone | III. Low level of iodine in diet |
| D. Hypothyroidism | IV. Increases glucose level in blood |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Hormones are chemical messengers released by endocrine glands. A shortage or excess of a hormone shows up as a disease.
(A) Addison’s Disease — This matches (II) Mineralocorticoids and Glucocorticoids. When the adrenal cortex does not function properly, the result may be Addison’s disease; it is treated with glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.
(B) Glucagon — This matches (IV) Increases glucose level in blood. Glucagon works opposite to insulin: insulin lowers blood glucose, glucagon raises it.
(C) Progesterone — This matches (I) Prepare uterus for implantation of fertilized egg. Progesterone is a female sex hormone.
(D) Hypothyroidism — This matches (III) Low level of iodine in diet. Thyroxine is an iodinated derivative of tyrosine; too little iodine means too little thyroxine (hypothyroidism) and an enlarged thyroid (goitre).
Shortcut: (C)-(I) appears only in Option (4).
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
Hormones – “… The role of insulin in keeping the blood glucose level within the narrow limit is an example of this function. Insulin is released in response to the rapid rise in blood glucose level. On the other hand hormone glucagon tends to increase the glucose level in the blood. The two hormones together regulate the glucose level in the blood. … Thyroxine produced in the thyroid gland is an iodinated derivative of amino acid tyrosine. Abnormally low level of thyroxine leads to hypothyroidism which is characterised by lethargyness and obesity. Increased level of thyroxine causes hyperthyroidism. Low level of iodine in the diet may lead to hypothyroidism and enlargement of the thyroid gland. … The mineralocorticoids control the level of excretion of water and salt by the kidney. If adrenal cortex does not function properly then one of the results may be Addison’s disease characterised by hypoglycemia, weakness and increased susceptibility to stress. The disease is fatal unless it is treated by glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. … Progesterone is responsible for preparing the uterus for implantation of fertilised egg.”