The hormone \((X)\) is a derivative of amino acid \(P\) \[ \mathrm{HO-C_6H_3(CH_2CH(NH_2)COOH)} \] and gland \((Y)\) where \(X\) is produced by is

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Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) Glucocorticoids control the carbohydrate metabolism
(B) Testosterone is major female sex hormone
(C) Insulin is released in response to increase in blood sugar
(D) Hypothyroidism is caused by low level of thyroxine
(E) Mineralocorticoid is major male sex hormone
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer 1

Step 1: Given structure is tyrosine. X = Thyroxine (derived from tyrosine). Y = Thyroid gland.

Step 2: Write the final answer. \(\boxed{X=\text{Thyroxine},\qquad Y=\text{Thyroid}}\)

List-I Disease/Hormones		List-II Treatment or cause/Importance
(A)	Addison's Disease	(I)	Prepare uterus for implantation of fertilised egg
(B)	Glucagon	(II)	Mineralocorticoids and Glucocorticoids
(C)	Progesterone	(III)	Low level of iodine in diet
(D)	Hypothyroidism	(IV)	Increases glucose level in Blood

The hormone \((X)\) is a derivative of amino acid \(P\) \[ \mathrm{HO-C_6H_3(CH_2CH(NH_2)COOH)} \] and gland \((Y)\) where \(X\) is produced by is

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The Correct Option is B

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