Which of the following is a correct match between gland and hormone?
A) pituitary------------adrenaline
B) thyroid--------------metabolism
C) adrenal gland------dwarfism
D) adrenal cortex-----growth hormone

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The thyroid gland secretes the hormone thyroxine, which controls metabolism. The pituitary gland produces many different hormones, but adrenaline (also known as epinephrine) is primarily produced by the adrenal glands. The adrenal gland also produces the hormone cortisol. Dwarfism is caused by a deficiency in growth hormone, which is produced by the pituitary gland. The adrenal cortex produces hormones such as aldosterone and cortisol, but not growth hormone.

Which of the Following Is a Correct Match Between Gland