Match the following columns and select the correct option:

Column-I Column-II
(a) Pituitary hormone (i) Steroid
(b) Epinephrine (ii) Neuropeptides
(c) Endorphins (iii) Peptides, proteins
(d) Cortisol (iv) Biogenic amines
 
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
2. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
3. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
4. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)

Subtopic:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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Hormones stored and released from neurohypophysis are:

1. Thyroid-stimulating hormone and Oxytocin

2. Oxytocin and Vasopressin

3. Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone

4. Prolactin and Vasopressin

Subtopic:  Pituitary & Hypothalamus |
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Erythropoietin, hormone which stimulates R.B.C. formation, is produced by:

1. The cells of bone marrow
2. Juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney 
3. Alpha cells of the pancreas
4. The cells of the rostral adenohypophysis
Subtopic:  Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
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Compared to a bull a bullock is docile because of 
1. Lower levels of adrenalin / noradrenalin in its blood
2. Higher levels of thyroxin
3. Higher levels of cortisone
4. Lower levels of blood testosterone

Subtopic:  Misc. Hormones |
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A rise in a heartbeat, increase in the cardiac output, blood pressure and blood sugar occurs during an emergency, by the hormone

1.  Aldosterone

2.  Antidiuretic hormone

3.  Epinephrine

4.  Oxytocin 

Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla |
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Match the following columns and select the correct option:

Column I Column II
(a) Pituitary gland  (i) Grave's disease 
(b) Thyroid gland  (ii) Diabetes mellitus 
(c) Adrenal gland (iii) Diabetes insipidus 
(d) Pancreas      (iv) Addison's disease 
 
Options: (a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
2. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
3. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
4. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
Subtopic:  Pituitary & Hypothalamus | Thyroid Gland Part II | Pancreas: II | Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone | Pancreas |
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Select the correct statement.

1. Glucagon is associated with hypoglycemia.

2. Insulin acts on pancreatic cells and adipocytes.

3. Insulin is associated with hyperglycemia.

4. Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis.

Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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Neurohypophysis:
1. secretes large number of tropins
2. synthesizes oxytocin and vasopressin
3. merges with pars distalis in humans
4. stores and releases oxytocin and vasopressin
Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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What is correct regarding iodothyronines?
1. They are derivatives of tryptophan amino acid
2. They are peptides
3. They interact with intracellular receptors
4. They act both as hormones neurotransmitters
Subtopic:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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Identify the incorrectly matched pair:
1. Acromegaly Excess of growth hormone in adulthood
2. Diabetes insipidus Deficiency of insulin
3. Graves’ disease Hyperthyroidism
4. Addison’s disease Underproduction of adrenal cortex hormones
Subtopic:  Pancreas |
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