Did you know?
Diamonds and graphite are both made of pure carbon — just arranged differently.
Did you know?
Diamonds and graphite are both made of pure carbon — just arranged differently.
Which of the following pairs of hormones are not antagonistic (having opposite effects) to each other?
Parathormone – Calcitonin
Insulin – Glucagon
Aldosterone – Atrial Natriuretic Factor
Relaxin – Inhibin
To solve this problem, we need to identify which pair of hormones are not antagonistic to each other. Let's analyze each option:Option 1: Parathormone – Calcitonin - Parathormone (PTH) increases blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclasts, increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, and reducing calcium excretion by the kidneys. - Calcitonin decreases blood calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclast activity and increasing calcium excretion by the kidneys. - Therefore, Parathormone and Calcitonin are antagonistic.Option 2: Insulin – Glucagon - Insulin decreases blood glucose levels by promoting glucose uptake by cells and stimulating glycogen synthesis. - Glucagon increases blood glucose levels by stimulating glycogen breakdown and gluconeogenesis. - Therefore, Insulin and Glucagon are antagonistic.Option 3: Aldosterone – Atrial Natriuretic Factor (ANF) - Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption in the kidneys, leading to increased blood volume and blood pressure. - Atrial Natriuretic Factor decreases sodium reabsorption, leading to decreased blood volume and blood pressure. - Therefore, Aldosterone and ANF are antagonistic.Option 4: Relaxin – Inhibin - Relaxin is involved in the relaxation of the uterine muscles and the widening of the pelvis during childbirth. - Inhibin inhibits the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary. - Relaxin and Inhibin do not have opposing effects on the same physiological process.Therefore, the pair of hormones that are not antagonistic to each other is Relaxin and Inhibin.This corresponds to Option 4.
More practice, more score
Use hints to get start solving
Ask any question, get instant answers
Get detailed step by step solutions
Read while solving
Improve every day