An impairment affecting synthesis or release of ADH results in:
1. a diminished ability of the kidney to conserve water
2. enhanced re-absorption of water by the collecting duct of the nephron
3. glycosuria and ketonuria
4. a generalised vasoconstriction in the body leading to uncontrolled hypertension

Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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The functions of hormones of Fight or Flight do not include:
1. pupillary dilation
2. piloerection
3. increase in the strength of heart contraction
4. storage of glucose into glycogen resulting in a decreased
concentration of glucose in the blood
Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla |
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Second messengers, employed in the action on target cells in case of some hormones, include all the following except:
1. cAMP
2. Calcium
3. IP3
4. Catabolite Activator Protein
Subtopic:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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Which hormone, secreted by the small intestinal mucosa in response to fatty chyme, causes contraction of the gall bladder?
1. Secretin
2. Cholecystokinin
3. Gastric inhibitory peptide
4. Gastrin
Subtopic:  Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
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The posterior pituitary is:
 
1. under the direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus
2. under the regulation of the chemicals produced by the hypothalamus
3. is not under any regulation of the hypothalamus
4. is regulated directly by the humoral concentrations of the hormones it secretes
Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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After ovulation, the ruptured follicle is converted to a structure called corpus luteum, which secretes mainly:
1. Oestrogen
2. Progesterone
3. DHEA
4. Corticosterone
Subtopic:  Misc. Hormones |
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If the adenohypophysis fails to stop producing growth hormone (GH) after body growth is completed, the person may suffer from:
1. Cretinism
2. Dwarfism
3. Acromegaly
4. Gigantism
Subtopic:  Pituitary & Hypothalamus |
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Which hypothalamic hormones are stored in and released from the posterior pituitary?
1. ADH and Prolactin
2. Oxytocin and Somatostatin
3. ADH and Oxytocin
4. Somatostatin and Somatomedin
Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Addison’s disease is caused by:
1. Hyperthyroidism
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Hyperadrenalism
4. Hypoadrenalism

Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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Identify the correct statements:
I: Non-steroid hormones are produced by the adrenal glands, the ovaries, and the testes.
II: Non-steroid peptide hormones enter the cell.
III: Steroid hormones do not bind to plasma membrane receptors.
1. Only I
2. Only I and II
3. Only III
4. I, II and II
Subtopic:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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