Assertion (A): The reduced secretion of ADH due to the defective heredity and metabolism causes diabetes insipidus.
Reason (R): In diabetes insipidus an individual suffers from diuresis.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.

Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Assertion (A): Testes and ovaries perform dual functions.
Reason (R): Testes and ovaries are sex organs as well as endocrine glands.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Misc. Hormones |
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Assertion (A): The renal cells of kidney stimulates red blood cell formation.
Reason (R): Kidney produces erythropoitein.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Misc. Hormones |
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Assertion (A):The immune system of old individuals is not very strong.
Reason (R): Thymus gland atrophies in old individuals.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Thymus |
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Assertion (A): PTH is hypercalcemic hormone.
Reason (R): It increases the blood glucose level.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Parathyroid |
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Assertion (A): Thyroxine supports erythropoiesis.
Reason (R): Thyroxine maintains BMR.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II | Misc. Hormones |
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Assertion (A): Grave's disease is due to enlarged adrenal gland.
Reason (R): Grave's disease leads to excessive loss of Na+ from the body.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II |
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Assertion (A): Melatonin delays puberty to opposing the action of LH and FSH.
Reason (R): Melatonin influences menstrual cycle.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Pineal Gland |
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Assertion (A): Somatostatins are produced by the delta cells of pancreatic islets.
Reason (R): Somatostatins inhibits insulin, glucagon and GH.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Assertion (A): Insulin is not administered orally.
Reason (R): Insulin gets digested in the stomach before being absorbed into the blood.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Pancreas |
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