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(A) The correct answer is $A$. $1$. Glucagon is secreted by the $\alpha$-cells of the Islets of Langerhans,while $\beta$-cells secrete insulin. Glucag

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Glucagon is secreted by the $\alpha$-cells of the Islets of Langerhans and stimulates glycogenolysis.

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(A) The correct answer is $A$. $1$. Glucagon is secreted by the $\alpha$-cells of the Islets of Langerhans,while $\beta$-cells secrete insulin. Glucagon stimulates glycogenolysis (breakdown of glycogen to glucose) in the liver. $2$. The secretion of thymosins decreases with aging,it does not increase. $3$. $FSH$ is a peptide hormone and binds to membrane-bound receptors on the surface of target cells,not to receptors in the cytoplasm. $4$. $FSH$ primarily stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles and the secretion of estrogen,while $LH$ is primarily responsible for ovulation and the secretion of progesterone.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$1$. Pituitary gland	$p$. Trachea
$2$. Thyroid gland	$q$. Bony cavity (Sella tursica)
$3$. Thymus	$r$. Anterior part of kidney
$4$. Adrenal gland	$s$. Dorsal side of the heart and aorta

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the mechanism of hormone action in humans?

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Match the following:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$1$. Pituitary gland $p$. Trachea
$2$. Thyroid gland $q$. Bony cavity (Sella tursica)
$3$. Thymus $r$. Anterior part of kidney
$4$. Adrenal gland $s$. Dorsal side of the heart and aorta

Which of the following is not a hormone?

Complete the following analogy-based questions:
$1$. Hyperglycemia : Diabetes Mellitus :: Beta cells : ....
$2$. Excess Growth Hormone : Gigantism :: Low secretion : .......
$3$. Pineal gland : Melatonin :: Somatostatin : .....

Which of the following is called the "biological middleman"?

Cushing's syndrome and myxoedema are associated with these glands respectively:

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