The amino acid tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of
1. Melatonin and serotonin
2. Thyroxine and triiodothyronine
3. Estrogen and progesterone
4. Cortisol and cortisone

Subtopic:  Pineal Gland |
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Which hormones do stimulate the production of pancreatic juice and bicarbonate?
1. Gastrin and insulin
2. Cholecystokinin and secretin
3. Insulin and glucagon
4. Angiotensin and epinephrine

Subtopic:  Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
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Which of the following is an amino acid derived hormone?
1. Estradiol
2. Ecdysone
3. Epinephrine
4. Estriol

Subtopic:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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Figure shows human urinary system with structures labelled (a) to (d). Select option which correctly identifies them and gives their characteristics and/or functions. 

  

1. (a) Adrenal gland-located at the anterior part of kidney.
Secretes catecholamines which stimulate glycogen break-down
2. (b) Pelvis-board funnel shaped space inner to hilum, directly connected to loops of Henle
3. (c) Medulla-inner zone of kidney and contains complete nephrons
4. (d) Cortex-outer part of kidney and do not contain any part of nephrons

Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla | Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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Somatostatin from the hypothalamus:

1. stimulates secretion of insulin and glucagon by pancreas
2. inhibits secretion of insulin and glucagon by pancreas
3. stimulates secretion of growth hormone from anterior pituitary
4. inhibits secretion of growth hormone from anterior pituitary
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Identify the incorrectly matched pair:

1. Hyposecretion of growth hormone in childhood Dwarfism
2. Hyposecretion of growth hormone in adulthood Cretinism
3. Hypersecretion of growth hormone in childhood Gigantism
4. Hypersecretion of growth hormone in adulthood Acromegaly
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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The only hormone secreted by pars intermedia of hypophysis is:

1. MSH 2. GnRH
3. Vasopressin 4. Prolactin
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Pars distalis is:

1. the posterior lobe of pituitary made of neural tissue
2. the well developed intermediate lobe of pituitary in humans
3. the major part of the adenohypophysis
4. the connection between anterior pituitary and hypothalamus
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All the following hormones are produced by anterior pituitary except:
1. Gonadotropins 2. ACTH
3. Prolactin 4. Melatonin
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The hormone angiotensinogen is produced by:

1. Liver 2. Kidney
3. Heart 4. Pituitary
Subtopic:  Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
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