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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The diagram shows Hypothalamus – Pituitary – Thyroid axis. Based on the diagram, what will be true?
I. Under normal physiological conditions, a decrease in the levels of thyroid hormones in the blood will lead to an increase in the secretion of TRH by Hypothalamus.
II. Under normal physiological conditions, a decrease in the levels of thyroid hormones in the blood will lead to a decrease in the secretion of TSH by Anterior pituitary.
 
1. Only I 2. Only II
3. Both I and II 4. Neither I nor II
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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The disease shown in the figure is the Cushing’s syndrome characterized by a fatty hump between  shoulders, a rounded face, and pink or purple stretch marks on the skin. This disease is caused by:
 
1. An excess of cortisol
2. Hypoadrenalism
3. Severe deficiency of thyroid hormones in adulthood
4. An excess of growth hormone in adulthood
 
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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The given figure shows a person suffering from an endocrine abnormality with characteristic changes in the physical appearance like prominent chin and jaw and large hands. There may also be an enlargement of the forehead and nose. This disorder is caused due to:

1. An excess secretion of cortisol and adrenal androgens
2. An excess secretion of growth hormone in adulthood
3. An excess secretion of growth hormone in childhood
4. An excess secretion of thyroid hormones in adulthood

 
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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What would be true for Z1, Z2 and Z3 as shown in the given diagram?
 
I. Z1 is functionally related to sympathetic neural system.
II. Only the hormones secreted by Z2 are steroids.
III. The hormone secreted by Z3 is an androgen.
IV. The hormone secreted by Z1 mainly affects the carbohydrate, lipid and fat metabolism and is a potent anti-inflammatory agent.
V. All hormones produced by Z1, Z2 and Z3 act through a second messenger on their target cells.
1. Only IV 2. Only IV and V
3. Only III 4. I, II and III
Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla | Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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The given figure shows the physical indications of the flight or fight response in the human body. What else will be true regarding such a response?

I. It is due to the sudden release of adrenaline and nor-adrenaline in our body.
II. The other effects likely to be seen are bronchodilation, a dilation of blood vessels in skeletal muscle and heart and inhibition of gastrointestinal functions.
1. Only I 2. Only II
3. Both I and II 4. Neither I nor II
Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla |
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