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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Identify the incorrect statement:
I. Ovary is the primary female sex organ and testis is the primary male sex organ.
II. Oestrogen is synthesised by the growing ovarian follicles and progesterone is secreted by the corpus luteum mainly.
1. Only I 2. Only II
3. Both I and II 4. Neither I nor II
Subtopic:  Misc. Hormones |
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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): Insulin causes hypoglycemia.
Reason (R): As a result of action of insulin especially on adipocytes and hepatocytes, there is a rapid movement of glucose from blood to these cells.

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:  Pancreas |
 85%
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Match each item in Column I with one in Column II and select the correct match from the codes given:
Column I Column II
A Cholecystokinin P Stimulates the secretion of HCl and pepsinogen by gastric glands
B Secretin Q Acts on exocrine pancreas and stimulates the secretion of water and bicarbonate ions
C Gastrin R Acts on both exocrine pancreas and gall bladder and stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and bile juice
D Gastric inhibitory peptide S Inhibits gastric secretion and motility and has no effect on exocrine pancreas

Codes:
A B C D
1. Q P R S
2. R Q S P
3. R Q P S
4. P Q R S
Subtopic:  Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
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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): Chronic kidney disease can cause anaemia.
Reason (R): Kidneys produces a peptide hormone, erythropoietin, which stimulates red blood cell production (erythropoiesis) in the bone marrow.

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:  Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement I:  Hormones act on all the cells in the human body.
Statement II:  Hormones are intercellular chemical messengers transported by blood throughout the body.
 
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:  Hormones: General Consideration | Intro to Hormones & Endocrine Glands |
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The arrow shows an area of the brain with a number of important functions including linking the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland. This area must be:
1. Hypophysis 2. Hypothalamus
3. Corpora quadrigemina 4. Mammillary body
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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In the given diagram, A and B respectively are:
A B
1. Anterior pituitary Posterior pituitary
2. Superior colliculus Inferior colliculus
3. Pineal gland Pituitary gland
4. Broca’s area Sella turcica
Subtopic:  Intro to Hormones & Endocrine Glands |
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The diagram shows the connection between hypothalamus and pituitary. Identify the correct statements based on the given diagram:
I. A are hypothalamic neurons that produce ADH and Oxytocin
II. B is the infundibulum or pituitary stalk
III. C is a portal vein
IV. D is pars distalis
V. E is pars nervosa
1. I and II only 2. I, II and III only
3. I and III only 4. II and III only
Subtopic:  Intro to Hormones & Endocrine Glands |
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The given diagram shows glucose homeostasis in humans.
I. A is insulin and B is glucagon
II. A is a peptide hormone and B is a steroid
III. A is a hypoglycaemic hormone and B is a hyperglycaemic hormone
1. Only I is correct 2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II is correct 4. I, II and III are correct
Subtopic:  Pancreas |
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