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Identify the hormone with its correct matching of source and function:

  • Option 1)

    Oxytocin - posterior pituatory, growth and maintenance of mammary glands.

  • Option 2)

    Melatonin - pineal gland, regulates the normal rhythm of sleepwake cycle.

  • Option 3)

    Progesterone - corpus - luteum, stimulation of growth and activities of female secondary sex organs.

  • Option 4)

    Atrial natriuretic factor - ventricular wall increases the blood pressure.

 

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Melatonin -

Melatonin plays a very important role in the regulation of a 24-hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body

- wherein

For example, it helps in maintaining the normal rhythms of sleep-wake cycle, body temperature. In addition, melatonin also influences metabolism, pigmentation, the menstrual cycle as well as our defense capability

 

 Melatonin maintains the biological clock or rhythms.


Option 1)

Oxytocin - posterior pituatory, growth and maintenance of mammary glands.

This option is incorrect

Option 2)

Melatonin - pineal gland, regulates the normal rhythm of sleepwake cycle.

This option is correct

Option 3)

Progesterone - corpus - luteum, stimulation of growth and activities of female secondary sex organs.

This option is incorrect

Option 4)

Atrial natriuretic factor - ventricular wall increases the blood pressure.

This option is incorrect

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