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Q. No.Which of the following can be used as descriptors for the secretions of ductless glands?
(a) Chemical messengers
(b) Nutrients enriched chemicals
(c) Produced in extremely minute amounts
(d) The production of any hormone in a healthy individual is almost equal to the amount of blood in the body
(e) Non-nutrient chemicals
Select the correct option:
1. (b), (d), (e) only
2. (a), (b), (c) only
3. (a), (c), (e) only
4. (b), (c), (d) only
Subtopic: Hormones: General Consideration | Intro to Hormones & Endocrine Glands |
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Match column-I with column-II and choose the correct option:
1. a(ii), b(iii), c(i), d(iv)
2. a(ii), b(iv), c(i), d(iii)
3. a(iv), b(ii), c(iii), d(i)
4. a(ii), b(iv), c(iii), d(i)
| Column-I | Column-II | ||
| a. | Glucagon | (i) | Steroid |
| b. | Epinephrine | (ii) | Peptide |
| c. | Thyroxine | (iii) | Iodothyronine |
| d. | Estradiol | (iv) | Amino-acid derivative |
1. a(ii), b(iii), c(i), d(iv)
2. a(ii), b(iv), c(i), d(iii)
3. a(iv), b(ii), c(iii), d(i)
4. a(ii), b(iv), c(iii), d(i)
Subtopic: Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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Which of the following disease is associated with symptoms given below?
(a) Low plasma Na+ concentration
(b) High plasma K+ concentration
(c) Hypoglycemia
(d) Increased urinary Na+
(e) Fatigue
1. Acromegaly
2. Graves’ disease
3. Addison’s disease
4. Diabetes mellitus
(a) Low plasma Na+ concentration
(b) High plasma K+ concentration
(c) Hypoglycemia
(d) Increased urinary Na+
(e) Fatigue
1. Acromegaly
2. Graves’ disease
3. Addison’s disease
4. Diabetes mellitus
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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A gland ‘X’ is present at the antero-superior region of ‘Y’. The cells of Y produce a peptide hormone called ‘Z’ which stimulates formation of RBCs. Identify X, Y and Z and select the correct option.
| X | Y | Z | |
| 1. | Thymus | Heart | ANF |
| 2. | Parathyroid | Thyroid | TCT |
| 3. | Adrenal | Kidney | Erythropoietin |
| 4. | Neurohypophysis | Adenohypophysis | TSH |
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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Hormones that regulate gene expression or chromosome function by the interaction of hormone-receptor complex with the genome exclude the hormone which:
1. Acts on CNS and influences male libido
2. Is secreted by stimulation from ACTH of the pituitary and suppresses the immune response
3. Is secreted by a gland located on either side of the trachea and regulates BMR
4. Is called emergency hormone
1. Acts on CNS and influences male libido
2. Is secreted by stimulation from ACTH of the pituitary and suppresses the immune response
3. Is secreted by a gland located on either side of the trachea and regulates BMR
4. Is called emergency hormone
Subtopic: Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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How many hormones given in the box are produced by pars distalis?
FSH, TSH, Birth hormone, ACTH, ADH, MSH
1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Six
FSH, TSH, Birth hormone, ACTH, ADH, MSH
1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Six
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Select the option which correctly matches the endocrine gland with its hormone and its function:
| Endocrine gland | Hormone | Functions | |
| 1. | Placenta | estrogen | initiates secretion of milk |
| 2. | Corpus luteum | estrogen | essential for the maintenance of endometrium |
| 3. | Leydig cells | androgen | initiates the production of sperm |
| 4. | Ovary | FSH | stimulates follicular development and the secretion of estrogens |
Subtopic: Gonadotropin & Gonadal Hormones |
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Norepinephrine:
a. is released by sympathetic fibers
b. is released by parasympathetic fibers
c. increases the heart rate
d. decreases blood pressure
Which of the above said statements are correct?
a. is released by sympathetic fibers
b. is released by parasympathetic fibers
c. increases the heart rate
d. decreases blood pressure
Which of the above said statements are correct?
| 1. | a and c | 2. | b and c |
| 3. | b and d | 4. | a and d |
Subtopic: Adrenal Medulla |
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Assertion (A): GnRH stimulates release of FSH and LH.
Reason (R): The hypothalamus is called master of master endocrine glands.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Reason (R): The hypothalamus is called master of master endocrine glands.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Assertion (A): Our body secretes adrenaline in intense cold.
Reason (R): Adrenaline raises metabolic rate.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Reason (R): Adrenaline raises metabolic rate.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic: Adrenal Medulla |
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