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(A) $I.$ Somatostatin inhibits the release of various hormones and also slows down the absorption of nutrients like glucose in the intestine. This sta

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$I, III$ and $IV$

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(A) $I.$ Somatostatin inhibits the release of various hormones and also slows down the absorption of nutrients like glucose in the intestine. This statement is correct.$II.$ Leydig cells secrete testosterone,not progesterone. This statement is incorrect.$III.$ Melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland,which regulates the $24$-hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body. This statement is correct.$IV.$ Myxoedema is a condition caused by hypothyroidism in adults,characterized by swelling and lethargy. This statement is correct.$V.$ The neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary) stores and releases oxytocin and vasopressin $(ADH)$,while $ACTH$ is secreted by the adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary). This statement is incorrect.Therefore,statements $I, III,$ and $IV$ are correct.

Column-$A$	Column-$B$
$(a)$ $ADH$	$(i)$ Pituitary
$(b)$ $ACTH$	$(ii)$ Mineralocorticoid
$(c)$ Aldosterone	$(iii)$ Diabetes mellitus
$(d)$ Insulin	$(iv)$ Diabetes insipidus
$(e)$ Testosterone	$(v)$ Vasodilator

$I.$ Somatostatin inhibits intestinal absorption of glucose.
$II.$ Leydig cells secrete progesterone.
$III.$ Melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland.
$IV.$ Myxoedema is a thyroid disorder.
$V.$ Neurohypophysis secretes $ACTH$.
Select the correct statements and choose the option.

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Match the items in Column-$A$ with those in Column-$B$:
Column-$A$ Column-$B$
$(a)$ $ADH$ $(i)$ Pituitary
$(b)$ $ACTH$ $(ii)$ Mineralocorticoid
$(c)$ Aldosterone $(iii)$ Diabetes mellitus
$(d)$ Insulin $(iv)$ Diabetes insipidus
$(e)$ Testosterone $(v)$ Vasodilator

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$I.$ Somatostatin inhibits intestinal absorption of glucose.$II.$ Leydig cells secrete progesterone.$III.$ Melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland.$IV.$ Myxoedema is a thyroid disorder.$V.$ Neurohypophysis secretes $ACTH$.Select the correct statements and choose the option.