| Endocrine gland | Hormone | Deficiency disorder | |
| A. | Neurohy- pophysis | Vasopressin | Diabetes in sipidus |
| B. | Adrenal cortex | Corticosteroids | Addisons disease |
| C. | Parathyroid glands | Parathormone | Myxoedema |
| D. | Thyroid gland | Calcitonin | Acromegaly |
A) B and C
B) A and B
C) C and D
D) A and D
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
The posterior lobe of pituitary (neurohypophysis) secretes vasopressin (ADH). Its deficiency causes diabetes insipidus. Adrenal cortex secrete scorticosteroids, whose deficiency causes Addisons disease.
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