Chemical Coordination and Integration

Q1. Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Hypothyroidism during pregnancy may result in stunted growth and mental retardation in the developing fetus.
Reason (R): Thyroid hormones are essential for normal development and maturation of the brain in the fetus.

 

  • Both(A)and(R)are True and(R)is the correct explanation of(A).
  • Both(A)and(R)are True but(R)is not the correct explanation of(A).
  • (A)is True but(R)is False.
  • (A)is False but(R)is True.
Q2. Which hormone produced by the intestinal mucosa causes the secretion of enzymes from the pancreas and the contraction of gall bladder?
  • cholecystokinin
  • gastric inhibitory peptide
  • secretin
  • gastrin