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Q. No.Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes, adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilisation:
1. Insulin
2. Glucagon
3. Secretin
4. Gastrin
Subtopic: Pancreas: I | Pancreas |
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NEET - 2016
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The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because:
| 1. | it is provided with a duct |
| 2. | it only stores and releases hormones |
| 3. | it is under the regulation of hypothalamus |
| 4. | it secretes enzymes |
Subtopic: Pituitary & Hypothalamus |
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Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2016
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GnRH, a hypothalamic hormone, needed in reproduction, acts on:
| 1. | Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH. |
| 2. | Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of oxytocin and FSH. |
| 3. | Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and relaxin. |
| 4. | Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and oxytocin. |
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2017
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Which one of the following hormones is not involved in sugar metabolism?
| 1. | Cortisol | 2. | Aldosterone |
| 3. | Insulin | 4. | Glucagon |
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
79%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2015
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Which one of the following hormones though synthesised elsewhere, is stored and released by the master gland?
1. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
2. Antidiuretic hormone
3. Luteinizing hormone
4. Prolactin
Subtopic: Pituitary & Hypothalamus |
70%
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NEET - 2015
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A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles is:
1. melatonin
2. calcitonin
3. epinephrine
4. cortisol
2. calcitonin
3. epinephrine
4. cortisol
Subtopic: Adrenal Medulla |
72%
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NEET - 2015
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Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system?
| 1. | Organs in the body like the gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones. |
| 2. | Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amounts that act as intercellular messengers are known as hormones. |
| 3. | Releasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the pituitary gland. |
| 4. | Adenohypophysis is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus. |
Subtopic: Intro to Hormones & Endocrine Glands: I | Intro to Hormones & Endocrine Glands |
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AIPMT - 2013
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A pregnant female delivers a baby who suffers from stunted growth, mental retardation/low intelligence quotient and abnormal skin. This is the result of:
1. Low secretion of growth hormone
2. Cancer of the thyroid gland
3. Over secretion of pars distalis
4. Deficiency of iodine in diet
1. Low secretion of growth hormone
2. Cancer of the thyroid gland
3. Over secretion of pars distalis
4. Deficiency of iodine in diet
Subtopic: Thyroid Gland Part II |
82%
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AIPMT - 2013
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Select the answer which correctly matches the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes and its function/deficiency symptom:
| Endocrine gland | Hormone | Function/deficiency symptom | |
| (A) | Posterior Pituitary | Growth Hormone (GH) | Oversecretion stimulates abnormal growth |
| (B) | Thyroid gland | Thyroxine | Lack of iodine in diet results in goitre |
| (C) | Corpus luteum | Testosterone | Stimulates spermatogenesis |
| (D) | Anterior pituitary | Oxytocin | Stimulates uterus contraction during childbirth |
1. (A)
2. (B)
3. (C)
4. (D)
Subtopic: Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II |
88%
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AIPMT - 2013
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Identify the hormone with its correct matching of source and function:
| 1. | Oxytocin- posterior pituitary, growth and maintenance of mammary glands. |
| 2. | Melatonin- pineal gland, regulates the normal rhythm of sleep-wake cycle. |
| 3. | Progesterone- corpus-luteum, stimulation of growth and activities of female secondary sex organs. |
| 4. | Atrial natriuretic factor- ventricular wall increases blood pressure. |
Subtopic: Pineal Gland | Misc. Hormones |
87%
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AIPMT - 2014
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