What is a similarity between the secretions of the thyroid gland and the adrenal gland?

  • A
    Are proteins
  • B
    Are steroids
  • C
    Increase glucose metabolism
  • D
    Control mineral metabolism

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Match the following columns and select the correct option.
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$(a)$ Pituitary gland$(i)$ Grave's disease
$(b)$ Thyroid gland$(ii)$ Diabetes mellitus
$(c)$ Adrenal gland$(iii)$ Diabetes insipidus
$(d)$ Pancreas$(iv)$ Addison's disease

Match the name of the hormone in Column-$I$ with its source of secretion in Column-$II$ and its function in Column-$III$.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$ $\&$ Column-$III$
$(a)$ Prolactin $(m)$ Pituitary gland,$(q)$ Development of lactiferous tubules
$(b)$ Estrogens $(l)$ Graafian follicle,$(r)$ Secondary sexual characters in females
$(c)$ GnRH $(n)$ Hypothalamus,$(s)$ Stimulates release of $FSH$
$(d)$ Androgen $(o)$ Interstitial cells,$(p)$ Secondary sexual characters of males

From the perspective of embryonic origin,which of the following is ectodermal?

Type $II$ $(NIDDM)$ hyperglycemia is caused due to . . . . . .
$(a)$ Failure of insulin to facilitate the movement of glucose into cells.
$(b)$ Reduced sensitivity to insulin.
$(c)$ Under-activity of beta cells resulting in increased secretion of insulin.
$(d)$ Reduced reabsorption of water and increased urine output.
Select the correct option given below.

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$:
Assertion $A$: $FSH$ acts upon ovarian follicles in female and Leydig cells in male.
Reason $R$: Growing ovarian follicles secrete estrogen in female while interstitial cells secrete androgen in male human being.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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