Which one of the following pairs of hormones are the examples of those that can easily
pass through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind to a receptor inside it (mostly
in the nucleus)?
1. Insulin and glucagon
2. Thyroxin and insulin
3. Somatostatin and oxytocin
4. Cortisol and testosterone
Given ahead is an incomplete table about certain hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each on the body in humans. Identify the correct option for the three blanks A, B and C.
Gland |
Secretion |
Effect on body |
A
Alpha cells of islets of Langerhans Anterior pituitary |
Oestrogen
B
|
Maintenance of secondary sexual characters Raises blood sugar level |
Options :
A B C
1. Placenta Insulin Vasopressin
2. Ovary Insulin Calcitonin
3. Placenta Glucagon Calcitonin
4. Ovary Glucagon Growth hormone
Injury to adrenal cortex is not likely to affect the secretion of which one of the following ?
1. Aldosterone
2. Both androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone
3. Adrenalin
4. Cortisol
Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
1. Glucagon - Beta cells (source)
2. Somatostatin - Delta cells (source)
3. Corpus luteum - Relaxin (secretion)
4. Insulin - Diabetes mellitus (disease)
In human adult females, oxytocin
1. is secreted by anterior pitutiary
2. Stimulates growth of mammary glands
3. Stimulates pitutary to secrete vasopressin
4. causes strong uterine contractions during parturition
The blood calcium level is lowered by the deficiency of ?
1. parathormone
2. thyroxine
3. calcitonin
4. Both 1. and 2.
Feeling the tremor of an earthquake a scared resident of seventh floor of a multistoryed
building starts climbing down the stairs rapidly. Which hormone initiated this action?
1. Thyroxine
2. Adrenaline
3. Glucagon
4. Gastrin
A steroid hormone which regulates glucose metabolism is:
1. cortisol
2. corticosterone
3. 11- deoxycorticosterone
4. cortisone
Which hormone causes dilation of blood vessels, increased oxygen consumption and gluco-genesis ?
1. ACTH
2. Insulin
3. Adrenalin
4. Glucagon
Sella Turcica is found
1. in bones
2. in joints
3. nearby pituitary
4. nearby thyroid