Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Parathyroid hormone acts on bones and stimulates the process of bone resorption
Statement II: Parathyroid hormone along with Thyrocalcitonin plays a significant role in carbohydrate metabolism.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Subtopic:  Parathyroid |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Endocrine glands pour/release their secretion directly in blood 
Reason (R): These glands are also known as paracrine 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:  Hormones: General Consideration |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Gonadotrophins stimulate the release of FSH and LH from anterior pituitary 
Reason (R): LH and FSH do not stimulate gonadal activity 
 
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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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Vasopressin is also known as anti-diuretic hormone 
Reason (R): Vasopressin stimulates the reabsorption of water by distal tubules of nephron and prevents diuresis
 
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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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): PTH and thyrocalcitonin are antagonistic hormones 
Reason (R): PTH is produced by the parathyroid gland while thyrocalcitonin is produced by thyroid gland 
 
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:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II | Parathyroid |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Aldosterone helps in the maintenance of electrolyte balance and body fluid volume 
Reason (R): Aldosterone stimulates the reabsorption of \(K^+\) and \(PO^{2-}_4\) ions from DCT
 
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 Cortex: Cortisol |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Glucagon is a hyperglycemic hormone 
Reason (R): Glucagon reduces the cellular glucose uptake and utilisation thereby increasing blood sugar level
 
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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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Hormone receptors can be present inside the cell or on the cell membrane 
Reason (R): Receptors for different hormones may be present on the same cell 
 
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:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Immune response gradually decreases with age 
Reason (R): One of the factors is degeneration of thymus gland with ageing 
 
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:  Thymus |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Ketonuria and glycosuria are the characteristic symptoms of diabetes insipidus
Reason (R): Diabetes insipidus is caused due to deficiency of insulin
 
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 | Pancreas |
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