Question 91 markMCQSection A

A pair of endocrine glands located in the human brain is:

Control and Coordination
Control and Coordination

Options

(A)Parathyroid and Pituitary
(B)Pineal and Thymus
(C)Hypothalamus and Thymus
(D)Hypothalamus and Pineal

Official answer

The correct option is (D): Hypothalamus and Pineal

Answer keywords:HypothalamusPineal glandEndocrine glandsBrain

Analysis and explanation

The hypothalamus and pineal gland are both endocrine glands located in the brain. The hypothalamus regulates various bodily functions such as hunger, thirst, and body temperature, while the pineal gland produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.

Question details

Q9 of 39 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2025
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Control and Coordination
Topic
Control and Coordination
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Control and Coordination

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Frequently asked questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2025?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Control and Coordination" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Control and Coordination" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper.