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The given figure represents the location of various endocrine glands in human body. Identify the glands marked as P, Q, R, S and T and select the correct statement regarding these.

A

Gland P secretes a hormone melatonin which promotes sleep.

B

Gland R secretes hormones corticosteroids and adrenaline, which regulate breathing, heart rate, carbohydrate metabolism and mineral balance.

C

Glands S and T secrete the hormones which control secondary sexual characters in females and males respectively.

D

Gland Q secretes a hormone insulin, whose decreased concentration leads to diabetes.

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The correct Answer is:
C
In the given figure, P, Q, R, S and Trepresent thyroid gland, adrenal gland, pancreas, ovary and testis respectively.
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