2002 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2002 · General Studies

Question 65: Science and Technology

With reference to the human body, consider the following statements:

  1. 1.The production of somatotropin goes up when a person exercises.
  2. 2.Men’s testes produce progesterone.
  3. 3.Women’s adrenal glands secrete testosterone.
  4. 4.Stress causes the adrenals to release very little cortisol compared to usual.

Which of these statements are correct?

a2 4 3 1
b1 3 4 2
c2 3 4 1
d1 4 3 2

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