The function of the pineal body is to: 
1. lighten the skin colors
2. control sexual behavior 
3. regulate the period of puberty 
4. All of the above 

Subtopic:  Pineal Gland |
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Follicle-stimulating hormone is secreted by ?
1. anterior lobe of the pituitary 
2. hypothalamus
3. gonads 
4. posterior lobe of pituitary
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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The reabsorption of water in the kidney is under the control of
1. LH
2. ADH
3. STH
4. ACTH 
Subtopic:  Misc. Hormones |
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Accessory sexual character in female is promoted by
1. androgen
2. progesterone
3. estrogen
4. testosterone 
Subtopic:  Gonadotropin & Gonadal Hormones |
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Secretion of pancreatic juice is stimulated by
1. gastrin
2. secretin
3. enterogasteron
4. enterokinase 
Subtopic:  Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
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Which of the following statements is incorrect? 
1. Pars intermedia atrophies during foetal development 
2. Pituitary gland is lodged in sella turcica
3. Neurohypophysis synthesizes two hormones 
4. Adenohypophysis releases GH and ACTH
Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Which of the following is not the function of insulin? 
1. Increases glycogenesis 
2. Increases glycogenolysis 
3. Promote oxidation of glucose and conversion of glucose into glycogen in muscles as well as liver cells 
4. Increase uptake of amino acids by liver and muscles 
Subtopic:  Pancreas: I | Pancreas: II |
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Identify the hormone which is correctly matched with respect to its source and function 
Hormone Source Function
1. Melanin Pineal gland Regulates body clock
2. LH Posterior pituitary Growth and maintenance of corpus luteum
3. Erythropoietin \(\alpha-\)cells of Langerhans Promotes formation of RBCs
4. Somatostatin Hypothalamus Inhibits release of GH
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Choose the incorrect match 
1. Cretinism - Deaf mutism due to hyposecretion of thyroxine
2. Goitre - Enlargement of thyroid gland due to hyper-secretion of TSH
3. Diabetes inspidus - Diuresis due to hyposecretion of ADH
4. Growth hormone - Deficiency causes gigantism and acromagaly
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Choose the incorrect match 
Hormone Function
1. T3 - Promotes erythropoiesis 
2. TCT - Regulates blood calcium level
3. PTH - Stimulates the process of bone resorption
4. Epinephrine - Decreases alertness and increase pupillary constriction 
Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla |
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