Which one of the following statements are correct?
(i) ACTH stimulates the synthesis and secretion of steroid hormones called glucocorticoids from adrenal medulla.
(ii) The gonadotrophins release by pituitary gland are LH & FSH.
(iii) Prolactin regulates the growth of mammary gland and formation of milk whereas oxytocin stimulates milk ejection from them.
(iv) Vasopressin is also known as anti-diuretic hormone.
(v) The pineal gland is located on ventral side of forebrain and secretion melatonin hormone.
(vi) The two lobes of thyroid gland are interconnected with a thick flap of connective tissue called isthmus.
(vii) Deficiency of iodine in our diet results in hypothyroidism thyroidism and enlargement of the thyroid gland is called goitre.
(viii) Hyperthyroidism during pregnancy causes defective development and maturation of the growing baby leading to stunted growth called cretinism.
(ix) Hormones of thyroid gland play an important role in the regulation of the basal metabolic rate.
(x) Thyroid glands secretes a steroid hormone called thyrocalcitonin, which regulates the blood calcium levels.
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