Mark the incorrect match:
1. Melatonin – influence menstrual cycle as well as our defense capability
2. ACTH – stimulates the synthesis and secretion of steroid hormones called mineralocorticoides from the adrenal cortex
3. Thymosin – Influences cell-mediated immunity and humoral immunity
4. Glucagon – stimulates the process of gluconeogenesis

Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
 67%
From NCERT
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

A: Peptide hormones require secondary messenger for its intra cellular activity
R: Peptide hormones always binds with specific membrane receptor.
In the following questions a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R).
1. If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (1)
2. If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (2)
3. If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false, then mark (3)
4. If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, then mark (4)


 
  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
From NCERT
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

During sleep
1. Body temperature Increases
2. Melatonia secretion decreases

3. Growth hormone secretion increases
4. cortisol secretion increases
Subtopic:  Human Growth Hormone |
Please attempt this question first.
Hints

In the following questions a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R).
1. If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (1)
2. If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (2)
3. If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false, then mark (3)
4. If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, then mark (4)

A: During acromegay, hands and feet becomes abnormally enlarged.
R: Due to increased GH secretion long and short bones of the body get elongated.
 
  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Human Growth Hormone |
From NCERT
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

The anterior pituitary
1. stores oxytocin and ADH produced by the hypothalamus
2. receives releasing and inhibiting hormones from the hypothalamus through portal vessels connecting capillary beds.
3. produces several releasing and inhibiting hormones
4. is responsible for nervous and hormonal stimulation of the adrenal glands.
 
Subtopic:  Intro to Hormones & Endocrine Glands |
 72%
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

What seems to be the cause of juvenile onset or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus?
1. The receptor on the target cells become no longer responsive to insulin.
2. Immune cells attack the pancreas that can then so no longer produce insulin.
3. The individual consume too much sugar, which causes an overload in the blood stream.
4. Obesity seems to be the most common cause of IDDM.
 
Subtopic:  Pancreas: I |
 51%
Please attempt this question first.
Hints

A:Progesterone is the most important hormone of post-ovulationary phase
R: Progesterone maintain the structure of corpus luteum

In the following questions a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R).
1. If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (1)
2. If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (2)
3. If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false, then mark (3)
4. If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, then mark (4)
 
  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Gonadotropin & Gonadal Hormones |
From NCERT
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

A: Epinephrine stimulates glycogenolysis in skeletal muscle, where glucagons does not.
R: Receptors for glucagons is absent in skeletal muscle.


In the following questions a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R).
1. If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (1)
2. If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (2)
3. If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false, then mark (3)
4. If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, then mark (4)

 
  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla |
From NCERT
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

Given below are two statements 
Statement I: On the basis of their chemical nature, hormones can be divided into group 
i. Peptide, Polypeptide, protein hormones 
ii. Steroids 
iii. Iodothyronines 
iv. Amino acid derivatives 
Statement II: underproduction of hormones by adrenal cortex alters carbohydrate metabolism causing acute weakness and fatigue leading to disease called diabetes mellitus 

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below 
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct 
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect 
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect 
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct 
Subtopic:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
 77%
From NCERT
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

Which hormone influences water absorption in the collecting tubules of the kidney?
1.  Renin
2.  Angiotensin
3.  Aldosterone
4.  Vasopressin
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
 56%
From NCERT
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.