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 |
 95%
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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 |
 55%
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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 |
 91%
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During pregnancy, the deficiency of which of the following can cause defective development and maturation of the growing baby leading to stunted growth, mental retardation, abnormal skin and deaf-mutism?
1. Calcium 2. Iron
3. Iodine 4. Nitrogen
Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II |
 92%
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Consider the given two statements:
I: PTH is a hypercalcaemic hormone.
II: PTH stimulates reabsorption of calcium by the renal tubules.
1. Both I and II are correct
2. Both I and II are incorrect
3. I is correct but II is incorrect
4. I is incorrect but II is correct
Subtopic:  Parathyroid |
 85%
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Identify the correct statement from the following:
I: The adrenal cortical hormones are commonly called as corticoids.
II: Cortisol is the main glucocorticoid and aldosterone the main mineralocorticoid in our body.
III: Small amounts of androgenic steroids are also secreted by the adrenal cortex.
1. Only II and III 2. Only I and II
3. I, II and III 4. Only II
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol | Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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