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
1. I. Adrenaline - A) Anger, fear, danger
2. II. Estrogen - B) Attracting partners through sense of smell
3. III. Insulin - C) Females
4. IV. Pheromones - D) Glucose
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
This question requires matching hormones with associated items or conditions.
1. Adrenaline (epinephrine) is a hormone released during stress, triggering the 'fight or flight' response, associated with feelings like anger, fear, danger (A). So, I matches A.
2. Estrogen is the primary female sex hormone, responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. It is primarily associated with Females (C). So, II matches C.
3. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose from the blood into cells (D). So, III matches D.
4. Pheromones are chemical substances produced and released into the environment by an animal, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species. They can play a role in attracting partners through sense of smell (B). So, IV matches B.
5. The correct matching sequence is I-A, II-C, III-D, IV-B.
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