The hormones which stimulate erythropoiesis are secreted by all the given endocrine glands except 
1. Adrenal cortex 
2. Testis 
3. Thyroid gland 
4. Parathroid gland 

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All of the given hormones regulate gene expression or chromosome function by the interaction of hormone-receptor complex with the genome, except 
1. Luteal hormone that supports pregnancy 
2. Hormone that produces anti-inflammatory reactions and suppresses the immune response
3. Hormone secreted by the master of master gland 
4. Hormone whose hypersecretion causes protrusion of eyeballs 
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The hormone secreted by pars intermedia region of pituitary gland performs a function. The same function is also influenced by another hormone called 
1. MSH 
2. Melatonin 
3. Mineralocorticoid 
4. Secretin 
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Given below is an incomplete table about certain hormones, their source glands and one of their major effects on the body of humans. Identify the correct option for the three blanks A, B, C. 
Gland Secretion Effect on body 
Testis Androgens A
B Progesterone Stimulates formation of
alveoli in mammary glands 
Adrenal cortex C Maintenance of electrolytes
and body fluid volume 

Select the correct option 
A B C
1. Anabolic effects on
protein and carbohydrate
metabolism
Corpus lutem Aldosterone
2. Influence linido Placenta Adrenaline
3. Maturation of male
accessory sex organs
Ovary Cortisol
4. Stimulate oogenesis Pituitary Norepinephrine
Subtopic:  Misc. Hormones | Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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An individual has hyposecretion of hormone 'X' due to which there is loss of glucose in his/her urine. 
Identify the hormone and the disease:
1. Glucagon, Diabetes mellitus 
2. Cortisol, Addison's disease 
3. Insulin, Diabetes mellitus 
4. ADH, Diabetes insipidus 
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Consider the following features
A. Released by neurohypophysis 
B. Acts on the mammary glands of females 
C. Stimulates vigorous contraction of uterus during childbirth 

The above-given features are applicable to which hormone? 
1. Estrogen 
2. Oxytocin 
3. Prolactin 
4. FSH
Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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A transgenic mouse is made to carry a gene which results in deactivation of \(\beta-\)cells of Islets of Langerhans. 
To compensate this, the mouse should be administered with which of the following hormone for its normal functioning? 
1. Insulin 
2. Somatostatin 
3. Pancreatic polypeptide 
4. Glucagon 
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The set of hormones which are not antagonistic to each other is 
1. PTH and TCT 
2. Gastrin and GIP 
3. CCK and Secretin 
4. Insulin and Glucagon 
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Choose the incorrect option w.r.t. the endocrine gland located at the basal part of diencephalon 
1. It lies at the base of major coordinating centre for sensory and motor signaling 
2. It contains several groups of neurosecretory cells called nuclei which produce hormones 
3. It is under the direct neural regulation of the posterior pituitary 
4. It regulates our body temperature and urge for eating and drinking 
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If your put the following events in their order of occurrence, then the third event in the series would be 
1. Generation of second messengers like Ca2+ 
2. Biochemical responses 
3. Binding of LH to its receptor 
4. Physiological changes in cell 
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