Q. Which one of the following four glands is correctly matched with the accompanying description?
A) Thyroid — Hyperactivity in young children cause cretinism
B) Thymus — Starts undergoing atrophy after puberty
C) Parathyroid — Secretes parathormone, which promotes movements of Calcium ions from blood into bones during calcification
D) Pancreas — Delta cells of islets of Langerhans secrete a hormone, which Stimulates glycolysis in liver
Explanation
Thymus is an endocrine gland, which is active in young ones but gradually becomes inconspicuous after sexual maturity. Like other lymphoid tissues, thymus undergoes atrophy in response to adrenoglucocorticoids.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.