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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Pineal gland is located on the 
1. Ventral side of forebrain 
2. Lateral side of forebrain 
3. Dorsal side of forebrain 
4. Ventral side midbrain
Subtopic:  Pineal Gland |
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Choose the incorrect statement? 
1. Hormones are required in trace amounts 
2. Hormones are intra-cellular messengers 
3. Hormones are secreted by endocrine glandular cells 
4. Hormones are secreted in response to a particular stimulus
Subtopic:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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The glands present in the brain are 
1. Parathyroid gland and thyroid gland 
2. Pituitary gland and thymus 
3. Hypophysis and pineal gland 
4. Pineal gland and thymus 
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Pineal Gland |
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The two glands located in the neck region are 
1. Thyroid gland and parathyroid gland 
2. Pituitary gland and pineal gland 
3. Adrenal gland and thymus 
4. Pineal gland and thyroid gland
Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II | Parathyroid |
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Dwarfism occurs when there is 
(i) Over secretion of growth hormone 
(ii) Under secretion growth hormone 
(iii) Over secretion of somatostain 
(iv) Under secretion of somatostatin 
1. (i) and (iii) 
2. Only (ii) 
3. (ii) and (iii) 
4. (ii) and (iv) 
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Which of the following is incorrect w.r.t. neurohypophysis? 
1. Neurohypophysis is also called pars nervosa 
2. It synthesis two hormones, oxytocin and vasopressin 
3. It receives neurohormones directly from neurosecretory cells 
4. It comprises 25% portion of pituitary gland 
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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A gland X is present over the surface of another gland Y. Latter secretes a hormone that controls the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. The X and Y are 
1. Parathyroid and thyroid gland, respectively 
2. Pituitary and hypothalamus, respectively 
3. Adrenal gland and kidney, respectively 
4. Thymus and heart, respectively 
Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II | Parathyroid |
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Secretin promotes the release of 
1. HCl and sodium carbonate ions 
2. HCl and bicarbonates ions in gastric juice 
3. Water and bicarbonate ions in pancreatic juice 
4. Pancreatic enzymes and mucus
Subtopic:  Gastrointestinal Hormones |
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Level 2: 60%+
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