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 |
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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 |
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Which hormone influences water absorption in the collecting tubules of the kidney?
1.  Renin
2.  Angiotensin
3.  Aldosterone
4.  Vasopressin
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): FSH which interacts with membrane bound receptors does not enter the target cell.
Reason (R): Binding of FSH to its receptors generates second messenger (cyclic AMP) for its biochemical and physiological responses.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
4. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
Subtopic:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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Consider the two statements:
Assertion (A): Apart from the organised endocrine glands, hormones are secreted by other parts of the human body as well.
Reason (R): Hormone is any non-nutrient chemical which acts as intercellular messenger and is produced in trace amounts.
1. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) explains the (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) does not explain the (A).
3. (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect.
4. Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
Subtopic:  Hormones: General Consideration | Intro to Hormones & Endocrine Glands |
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Which of the following has both exocrine and endocrine functions?
1. Pancreas 2. Parathyroid
3. Pineal 4. Adrenal cortex
Subtopic:  Pancreas |
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): 
 
Assertion (A): Vasopressin is also called as Anti Diuretic Hormone [ADH].
Reason (R): It is a vasoconstrictor.

In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Identify the correct statement from the following:
Statement I: Prolactin causes the milk ejection from the mammary glands.
Statement II: Oxytocin regulates the formation of milk in the mammary glands.
Statement III: FSH stimulates growth and development of ovarian follicles in females.
Statement IV: MSH acts on melanocytes and regulates the secretion of melatonin.
1. Only III 2. Only III and IV
3. I, II and III only 4. II and III only
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Which of the following is sometimes also called as the ‘birth’ hormone?
1. Oestrogen 2. Progesterone
3. Oxytocin 4. Prolactin
Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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The pineal gland:
I: helps in maintaining the normal rhythms of sleep-wakefulness cycle and body temperature.
II: influences metabolism, pigmentation and the menstrual cycle.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Pineal Gland |
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