With reference to the human body, consider the following statements: 1. The production of somatropin goes up when a person exercises.

Question

With reference to the human body, consider the following statements:

1. The production of somatropin goes up when a person exercises.

2. Men’* testes produce progesterone.

3. ****’ adrenal glands secret testosterone.

4. Stress causes the adrenal to release very less amount of cortisol than usual.

Which of these statements are correct?

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 2, 3 and 4

(d) 1 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is: (d) 1 and 4

Explanation:

During exercise, the level of somatotropin goes up. Testes secrete testosterone and females’ adrenal glands secrete progesterone. Stress causes the adrenal glands to release very less amount of cortisol (a steroid hormone) than usual.