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Q. No.The deficiency of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) can lead to:
1.
Diabetes mellitus
2.
Diabetes insipidus
3.
Pituitary diabetes
4.
Adrenal diabetes
Subtopic: Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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The pineal gland is located on the:
1. ventral side of forebrain.
2. dorsal side of midbrain.
3. dorsal side of forebrain.
4. ventral side of midbrain.
1. ventral side of forebrain.
2. dorsal side of midbrain.
3. dorsal side of forebrain.
4. ventral side of midbrain.
Subtopic: Pineal Gland |
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Level 2: 60%+
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Thymosins:
1. Both I and II are correct
2. Both I and II are incorrect
3. I is correct, II is incorrect
4. I is incorrect, II is correct
| I: | play a major role in the differentiation of T-lymphocytes, which provide cell-mediated immunity. |
| II: | promote production of antibodies to provide humoral immunity. |
1. Both I and II are correct
2. Both I and II are incorrect
3. I is correct, II is incorrect
4. I is incorrect, II is correct
Subtopic: Thymus |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Match each item in Column I with one in Column II and select the correct match from the codes given:
Codes:
| Column I [Region of adrenal cortex] |
Column I Hormone secreted |
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| A | zona reticularis | P | Aldosterone |
| B | zona fasciculata | Q | Cortisol |
| C | zona glomerulosa | R | Androgens |
| A | B | C | |
| 1. | P | Q | R |
| 2. | R | Q | P |
| 3. | Q | P | R |
| 4. | P | R | Q |
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone | Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
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Identify the correct statements regarding secretion of corticoids by adrenal cortex:
| a. | The corticoids, which are involved in carbohydrate metabolism are called glucocorticoids. |
| b. | In our body, aldosterone is the main glucocorticoid. |
| c. | Corticoids, which regulate the balance of water and electrolytes in our body are called mineralocorticoids. |
| d. | Cortisol is the main mineralocorticoid in our body. |
1. a and c only
2. b and d only
3. a, b, c and d
4. c and d only
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Consider the two statements:
| Assertion (A): | Insulin causes decreased blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). |
| Reason (R): | Insulin acts mainly on hepatocytes and adipocytes (cells of adipose tissue), and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilisation. |
| 1. | (A) is True; (R) is False |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A) |
| 3. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A) |
| 4. | (A) is False; (R) is True |
Subtopic: Pancreas: I | Pancreas: II | Pancreas |
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Ovary:
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
| I: | is the primary female sex organ which normally produces one ovum during each menstrual cycle. |
| II: | produces two groups of steroid hormones called estrogen and progesterone. |
| III: | is composed of ovarian follicles and stromal tissues. |
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
Subtopic: Gonadotropin & Gonadal Hormones |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Erythropoietin, which stimulates erythropoiesis (formation of RBC), is secreted by:
| 1. | Red bone marrow | 2. | Spleen |
| 3. | Liver | 4. | Kidney |
Subtopic: Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
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Level 2: 60%+
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Hormones which interact with membrane-bound receptors:
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
| I: | normally do not enter the target cell |
| II: | generate second messengers which in turn regulate cellular metabolism |
| III: | include steroid hormones and iodothyronines |
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
Subtopic: Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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How many of the given statements are correct?
| I: | Prolactin regulates the growth of the mammary glands and formation of milk in them. |
| II: | TSH stimulates the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland. |
| III: | ACTH stimulates the synthesis and secretion of aminated hormones called catecholamines from the adrenal cortex. |
| IV: | LH and FSH stimulate growth of accessory sex organs and hence are called gonadotrophins. |
| 1. | 1 | 2. | 2 |
| 3. | 3 | 4. | 4 |
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary | Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II |
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