Erythropoietin, which stimulates erythropoiesis (formation of RBC), is secreted by:
1. Red bone marrow 2. Spleen
3. Liver 4. Kidney

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Insulin-like growth factor 1 is mainly secreted by the:
1. Liver
2. Lungs
3. Pancreas
4. Brain
Subtopic:  Misc. Hormones |
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Hormones which interact with membrane-bound receptors:
I: normally do not enter the target cell
II: generate second messengers which in turn regulate cellular metabolism
III: include steroid hormones and iodothyronines
 
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
Subtopic:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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Ovary:
I: is the primary female sex organ which normally produces one ovum during each menstrual cycle.
II: produces two groups of steroid hormones called estrogen and progesterone.
III: is composed of ovarian follicles and stromal tissues.
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
Subtopic:  Gonadotropin & Gonadal Hormones |
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Consider the two statements:
Assertion (A): Insulin causes decreased blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia).
Reason (R): Insulin acts mainly on hepatocytes and adipocytes (cells of adipose tissue), and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilisation.
 
1. (A) is True; (R) is False
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A)
4. (A) is False; (R) is True
Subtopic:  Pancreas: I | Pancreas: II | Pancreas |
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Which of the following is not a function of glucagon?
1. It stimulates glycogenolysis
2. It stimulates gluconeogenesis
3. It increases the cellular glucose uptake.
4. It decreases the cellular glucose utilisation
Subtopic:  Pancreas: I | Pancreas: II |
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Identify the correct statements regarding secretion of corticoids by adrenal cortex:
a. The corticoids, which are involved in carbohydrate metabolism are called glucocorticoids.
b. In our body, aldosterone is the main glucocorticoid.
c. Corticoids, which regulate the balance of water and electrolytes in our body are called mineralocorticoids.
d. Cortisol is the main mineralocorticoid in our body.

1. a and c only
2. b and d only
3. a, b, c and d
4. c and d only
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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Match each item in Column I with one in Column II and select the correct match from the codes given:
Column I
[Region of adrenal cortex]
Column I
Hormone secreted
A zona reticularis P Aldosterone
B zona fasciculata Q Cortisol
C zona glomerulosa R Androgens
Codes:
A B C
1. P Q R
2. R Q P
3. Q P R
4. P R Q
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone | Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
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Thymosins:
I: play a major role in the differentiation of T-lymphocytes, which provide cell-mediated immunity.
II: promote production of antibodies to provide humoral immunity.
 
1. Both I and II are correct
2. Both I and II are incorrect
3. I is correct, II is incorrect
4. I is incorrect, II is correct
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The thymus gland is a lobular structure located:
1. between lungs behind sternum on the dorsal side of aorta.
2. between lungs behind sternum on the ventral side of aorta.
3. on the dorsal side of the forebrain.
4. on the ventral side of the forebrain.
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