- I. Adrenaline (also known as epinephrine) is a hormone released during stress or excitement, triggering the 'fight or flight' response, associated with states like anger, fear, and danger. (I-A) - II. Estrogen is the primary female sex hormone, crucial for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. (II-C) - III. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by promoting the uptake of glucose into cells. (III- D) - IV. Pheromones are chemical signals released by animals that can influence the behavior or physiology of others of the same species, often involved in attracting mates via the sense of smell. (IV-B)
Match the hormones in List I with items in List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I List II I. Adrenaline A) Anger, fear, danger II. Estrogen C) Females III. Insulin D) Glucose IV. Pher‐ B) Attracting partners through omones sense of smell Codes:
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1999 · Topic: Endocrine System (Mechanism of Hormone Action: Receptor binding, signal transduction pathways)
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