Which of the following disease is associated with symptoms given below?
(a) Low plasma Na+ concentration
(b) High plasma K+ concentration
(c) Hypoglycemia
(d) Increased urinary Na+
(e) Fatigue
1. Acromegaly
2. Graves’ disease
3. Addison’s disease
4. Diabetes mellitus
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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Level 2: 60%+
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A gland ‘X’ is present at the antero-superior region of ‘Y’. The cells of Y produce a peptide hormone called ‘Z’ which stimulates formation of RBCs. Identify X, Y and Z and select the correct option.
| X | Y | Z | |
| 1. | Thymus | Heart | ANF |
| 2. | Parathyroid | Thyroid | TCT |
| 3. | Adrenal | Kidney | Erythropoietin |
| 4. | Neurohypophysis | Adenohypophysis | TSH |
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Hormones that regulate gene expression or chromosome function by the interaction of hormone-receptor complex with the genome exclude the hormone which:
1. Acts on CNS and influences male libido
2. Is secreted by stimulation from ACTH of the pituitary and suppresses the immune response
3. Is secreted by a gland located on either side of the trachea and regulates BMR
4. Is called emergency hormone
1. Acts on CNS and influences male libido
2. Is secreted by stimulation from ACTH of the pituitary and suppresses the immune response
3. Is secreted by a gland located on either side of the trachea and regulates BMR
4. Is called emergency hormone
Subtopic: Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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How many hormones given in the box are produced by pars distalis?
FSH, TSH, Birth hormone, ACTH, ADH, MSH
1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Six
FSH, TSH, Birth hormone, ACTH, ADH, MSH
1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Six
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Level 3: 35%-60%
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Select the option which correctly matches the endocrine gland with its hormone and its function:
| Endocrine gland | Hormone | Functions | |
| 1. | Placenta | estrogen | initiates secretion of milk |
| 2. | Corpus luteum | estrogen | essential for the maintenance of endometrium |
| 3. | Leydig cells | androgen | initiates the production of sperm |
| 4. | Ovary | FSH | stimulates follicular development and the secretion of estrogens |
Subtopic: Gonadotropin & Gonadal Hormones |
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Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2013
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Norepinephrine:
a. is released by sympathetic fibers
b. is released by parasympathetic fibers
c. increases the heart rate
d. decreases blood pressure
Which of the above said statements are correct?
a. is released by sympathetic fibers
b. is released by parasympathetic fibers
c. increases the heart rate
d. decreases blood pressure
Which of the above said statements are correct?
| 1. | a and c | 2. | b and c |
| 3. | b and d | 4. | a and d |
Subtopic: Adrenal Medulla |
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Assertion (A): GnRH stimulates release of FSH and LH.
Reason (R): The hypothalamus is called master of master endocrine glands.
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.
Reason (R): The hypothalamus is called master of master endocrine glands.
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: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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| Assertion (A): | Our body secretes adrenaline in intense cold. |
| Reason (R): | Adrenaline raises metabolic rate. |
| 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: Adrenal Medulla |
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Level 2: 60%+
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Assertion (A): Decreases secretion of growth hormone and is always available.
Reason (R): Deficiency of iodine results in the deficiency of thyroxine.
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.
Reason (R): Deficiency of iodine results in the deficiency of thyroxine.
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: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Thyroid Gland Part I |
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Assertion (A): Insulin is water soluble hormone.
Reason (R): Insulin is an example of proteinaceous hormones.
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.
Reason (R): Insulin is an example of proteinaceous hormones.
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 |
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Level 2: 60%+
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