Question

Which of the following pairs is incorrect matched ?

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

Glucagon is produced by alpha cells of islets of Langerhans present in the pancreas. It is a glucoregulatory peptide hormone which increases sugar levels in the blood.

Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of islets of Langerhans present in the pancreas. It is involved in absorption of glucose into the cells to provide energy. When the pancreas produce less or no insulin, it leads to a metabolic disease known as diabetes mellitus (higher sugar levels).

Somatostatin is produced by delta cells of islets of Langerhans present in the pancreas.

Corpus luteum secretes relaxin during permanency in women. It relaxes the ligaments in the pelvis and widens the cervix.

Thus, Option B is correct.