Match the LIST-I with LIST-II.
| LIST-I Function of Hormone | LIST-II Hormone |
| A. Control carbohydrate metabolism | I. Glucocorticoids |
| B. Maintains Glucose level | II. Norepinephrine |
| C. Implantation of fertilised egg | III. Insulin |
| D. Mediate response to external stimuli | IV. Progesterone |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
Hormones are chemical messengers made by endocrine glands and carried by the blood to target tissues. Each hormone in the list has one well-known function.
A. Control carbohydrate metabolism — This matches I. Glucocorticoids. These steroid hormones of the adrenal cortex control carbohydrate metabolism and also moderate inflammatory and allergic reactions.
B. Maintains Glucose level — This matches III. Insulin. Insulin, a polypeptide hormone from the pancreas, lowers blood glucose. Together with glucagon, which raises it, insulin keeps the glucose level within narrow limits.
C. Implantation of fertilised egg — This matches IV. Progesterone. This female sex hormone prepares the lining of the uterus for implantation of the fertilised egg.
D. Mediate response to external stimuli — This matches II. Norepinephrine. Epinephrine and norepinephrine, amine hormones of the adrenal medulla, mediate the body’s response to external stimuli.
Shortcut: The pair A–I appears only in Option (3).
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
Hormones – “… Hormones have several functions in the body. They help to maintain the balance of biological activities in the body. The role of insulin in keeping the blood glucose level within the narrow limit is an example of this function. … Epinephrine and norepinephrine mediate responses to external stimuli.”
Hormones – “… Hormones released by the adrenal cortex play very important role in the functions of the body. For example, glucocorticoids control the carbohydrate metabolism, modulate inflammatory reactions, and are involved in reactions to stress. … Progesterone is responsible for preparing the uterus for implantation of fertilised egg.”