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Q. No.The hormone secreted by pars intermedia region of pituitary gland performs a function. The same function is also influenced by another hormone called
1. MSH
2. Melatonin
3. Mineralocorticoid
4. Secretin
Subtopic: Pituitary & Hypothalamus |
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Given below is an incomplete table about certain hormones, their source glands and one of their major effects on the body of humans. Identify the correct option for the three blanks A, B, C.
Select the correct option
| Gland | Secretion | Effect on body |
| Testis | Androgens | A |
| B | Progesterone | Stimulates formation of alveoli in mammary glands |
| Adrenal cortex | C | Maintenance of electrolytes and body fluid volume |
Select the correct option
| A | B | C | |
| 1. | Anabolic effects on protein and carbohydrate metabolism |
Corpus lutem | Aldosterone |
| 2. | Influence linido | Placenta | Adrenaline |
| 3. | Maturation of male accessory sex organs |
Ovary | Cortisol |
| 4. | Stimulate oogenesis | Pituitary | Norepinephrine |
Subtopic: Misc. Hormones | Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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An individual has hyposecretion of hormone 'X' due to which there is loss of glucose in his/her urine.
Identify the hormone and the disease:
1. Glucagon, Diabetes mellitus
2. Cortisol, Addison's disease
3. Insulin, Diabetes mellitus
4. ADH, Diabetes insipidus
Identify the hormone and the disease:
1. Glucagon, Diabetes mellitus
2. Cortisol, Addison's disease
3. Insulin, Diabetes mellitus
4. ADH, Diabetes insipidus
Subtopic: Pancreas |
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Consider the following features
The above-given features are applicable to which hormone?
1. Estrogen
2. Oxytocin
3. Prolactin
4. FSH
| A. | Released by neurohypophysis |
| B. | Acts on the mammary glands of females |
| C. | Stimulates vigorous contraction of uterus during childbirth |
The above-given features are applicable to which hormone?
1. Estrogen
2. Oxytocin
3. Prolactin
4. FSH
Subtopic: Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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A transgenic mouse is made to carry a gene which results in deactivation of \(\beta-\)cells of Islets of Langerhans.
To compensate this, the mouse should be administered with which of the following hormone for its normal functioning?
1. Insulin
2. Somatostatin
3. Pancreatic polypeptide
4. Glucagon
To compensate this, the mouse should be administered with which of the following hormone for its normal functioning?
1. Insulin
2. Somatostatin
3. Pancreatic polypeptide
4. Glucagon
Subtopic: Pancreas |
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The set of hormones which are not antagonistic to each other is
1. PTH and TCT
2. Gastrin and GIP
3. CCK and Secretin
4. Insulin and Glucagon
1. PTH and TCT
2. Gastrin and GIP
3. CCK and Secretin
4. Insulin and Glucagon
Subtopic: Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
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Choose the incorrect option w.r.t. the endocrine gland located at the basal part of diencephalon
1. It lies at the base of major coordinating centre for sensory and motor signaling
2. It contains several groups of neurosecretory cells called nuclei which produce hormones
3. It is under the direct neural regulation of the posterior pituitary
4. It regulates our body temperature and urge for eating and drinking
1. It lies at the base of major coordinating centre for sensory and motor signaling
2. It contains several groups of neurosecretory cells called nuclei which produce hormones
3. It is under the direct neural regulation of the posterior pituitary
4. It regulates our body temperature and urge for eating and drinking
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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If your put the following events in their order of occurrence, then the third event in the series would be
1. Generation of second messengers like Ca2+
2. Biochemical responses
3. Binding of LH to its receptor
4. Physiological changes in cell
1. Generation of second messengers like Ca2+
2. Biochemical responses
3. Binding of LH to its receptor
4. Physiological changes in cell
Subtopic: Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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Mr. 'X' is about to face an interview. During five minutes before the interview he experiences sweating increased heart beat and goosebumps
The hormones responsible for this perform all the given functions, except
1. Pupillary dilation
2. Stimulate glycogenolysis
3. Increase the rate of respiration
4. Stimulate lipogenesis
The hormones responsible for this perform all the given functions, except
1. Pupillary dilation
2. Stimulate glycogenolysis
3. Increase the rate of respiration
4. Stimulate lipogenesis
Subtopic: Adrenal Medulla |
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The face of a 35-year-old man is severely disfigured. He has 5'8" inch height but has a large tongue, ears and hands. He is suffering from
1. Acromicria
2. Acromegaly
3. Cretinism
4. Gigantism
1. Acromicria
2. Acromegaly
3. Cretinism
4. Gigantism
Subtopic: Pituitary & Hypothalamus |
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