Consider statements about the endocrine system: 1. The pituitary gland is called the master gland. 2. The thyroid gland secretes calcitonin. 3. The adrenal medulla secretes cortisol. Which are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Consider statements about the endocrine system: 1. The pituitary gland is called the master gland. 2. The thyroid gland secretes calcitonin. 3. The adrenal medulla secretes cortisol. Which are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The pituitary gland is termed the master gland because it secretes hormones that regulate other endocrine glands. The thyroid gland secretes thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and calcitonin, which regulates blood calcium. The adrenal cortex secretes cortisol (a glucocorticoid), while the adrenal medulla secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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