Question

Match the hormone with its site of production:

• A. a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
• B. a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii
• C. a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
• D. a-iii, b-i, c-iv, d-ii

Hint:

hCG and hPL are placental hormones, while progesterone comes from the corpus luteum.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

• Hormone Production Sites:
  • (a) hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) and hPL (human placental lactogen): Produced by the placenta during pregnancy. Matches (ii).
  • (b) Progesterone: Primarily produced by the corpus luteum after ovulation. Matches (iii).
  • (c) Androgens: Produced by Leydig cells in the testes. Matches (iv).
  • (d) Relaxin: Produced by the ovary, especially during pregnancy. Matches (i).
• Option Analysis:
  • (1) a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii: Incorrect, hCG/hPL are not from Leydig cells.
  • (2) a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii: Incorrect, hCG/hPL are not from ovary.
  • (3) a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i: Correct, matches placenta, corpus luteum, Leydig cells, and ovary respectively.
  • (4) a-iii, b-i, c-iv, d-ii: Incorrect, hCG/hPL are not from corpus luteum.
• Conclusion: The correct answer is (3) a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i.