Select the right match of endocrine gland and their hormone among the options given below.

(A) Pineal- (ii)Melatonin


The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland attached to the roof of the third ventricle of the forebrain. The pineal gland secretes Melatonin which is an amine hormone.


(B) Thyroid-(iv). Tetraiodothyronine


Thyroid gland is the largest gland in the body which is located on either side of the trachea. It is composed of follicular cells which produce two hormones that are Thyroxin or Tetraiodothyronin(T4) and Triiodothyronine(T3).


(C) Ovary -(iii.) Estrogen


Ovary is the part of the female reproductive system which secretes various female hormones. Estrogen is one of them.


(D) Adrenal medulla- (i) Epinephrine


Adrenal medulla is a modified part of the sympathetic system. Two major types of hormones synthesized by this which are Epinephrine and Norepinephrine.

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