Assertion   :       Failure of secretion of thyroid gland hormones from childhood causes cretinism disease.

Reason      :       Thyrotropin hormone maintains BMR and promote growth of body tissues.

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  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false

Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II |
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Assertion   :       The tadpoles become giant tadpoles when fed on thiourea.

Reason      :       Thiourea is an antithyroid substance.

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  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II |
 50%
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Assertion  :       Hormones are similar to enzymes in their action and chemical nature. 

Reason     :     Hormones and enzymes are proteinaceous in nature and act as informational molecules.

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  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Hormones: General Consideration |
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Assertion   :       Females have less stature than males after puberty.

Reason      :       This happens because of the presence of hcG in the blood of females.

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  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Gonadotropin & Gonadal Hormones |
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Assertion   :       Glucagon is said to lower down the blood sugar level.

Reason      :       Glucagon increase the utilisation of glucose in the tissue and the synthesis of liver glycogen.

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  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Pancreas: I | Pancreas |
 83%
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Assertion   :       Prolactin is also called the ‘Milk ejection hormone’.

Reason      :       Prolactin stimulates the smooth muscle contractions of the mammary glands.

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  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
 67%
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Assertion   :       A tumor of adrenal cortex may cause addison’s disease.

Reason      :       This happens due to over secretion of cortisol by the tumor.

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  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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Assertion   :       Diabetes insipidus is marked by excessive urination and too much thirst for water.

Reason      :       Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) is secreted by the posterior lobe of pituitary gland.

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  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
 69%
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Assertion    :       Anterior lobe of pituitary is attached to hypothalamus by a vein.

Reason       :      This attachment is done through a portal vein.    

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  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Pituitary & Hypothalamus |
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Assertion   :       Oxytocin is also known as Anti Diuretic hormone (ADH).

Reason      :       Oxytocin can cause an increase in the renal reabsorption of water.

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  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
 85%
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