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Question
Select the mis-matched pair.
Options
Adrenaline : Pituitary gland
Testosterone: Testes
Estrogen : Ovary
Thyroxin : Thyroid gland
Solution
Adrenaline : Pituitary gland
Explanation -
Growth hormone is one of the hormones secreted by the pituitary. The pituitary gland is referred to as the "master gland" since it affects many activities of other glands. On the other hand, adrenaline is secreted by the adrenal gland.
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