Which one of the following four glands is correctly matched with the accompanying description ?
Thyroid - hyperactivity in young children causes cretinism
Thymus - starts undergoing atrophy after puberty
Parathyroid - secretes parathormone which promotes movement of calcium ions from blood into bones during calcification
Pancreas - Delta cells of the Islets of Langerhans secrete a hormone which stimulates glycolysis in liver
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Thymus - starts undergoing atrophy after puberty
The thymus gland is located behind the sternum and between lungs. It is only active until puberty. After puberty, the thymus starts to shrink slowly and become replaced by fat.
The thyroid gland is a vital hormone gland. It plays an important role in the metabolism growth and development of the human body. It helps to regulate many body functions by constantly releasing a steady amount of thyroid hormones into the bloodstream. Cretinism is a type of mental retardation and bodily malformation caused by severe, uncorrected thyroid deficiency.
The major function of parathyroid gland is to maintain the body's calcium and phosphate levels within a very narrow range, so that the nervous and muscular systems can function properly. It secretes parathyroid hormone. It also enhances the excretion of phosphate by the kidneys and its uptake by the cells.
Pancreas is an organ present in abdomen. It plays an essential role in converting the food we eat into fuel for the body's cells. Delta cells is a type of cell found in Islets of Langerhans in pancreas. They form somatostatin, a hormone that inhibits the release of numerous hormones in the body.
