Match each item in COLUMN I [Hormone] with one in COLUMN II [Stimulus for release] and select your answer from the codes given:

COLUMN I COLUMN II
A. ADH a. Dehydration, increased blood osmolarity, decreased GFR
B. Aldosterone b. A rise in plasma potassium level
C. Cholecystokinin c. Fat rich chyme in stomach
D Erythropoietin d. Tissue hypoxia

Codes

A B C D
1. a b c d
2. a b d c
3. b a d c
4. b a c d

Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary | Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone | Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
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Which gastrointestinal hormone acts on the exocrine pancreas and stimulates secretion of water and bicarbonate ions?

1. Gastrin 2. Secretin
3. Cholecystokinin 4. Gastric inhibitory peptide
Subtopic:  Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
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Identify the incorrectly matched pair:

1.

Hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults

Gigantism

2.

Hyposecretion of adrenal cortex hormones

Addison’s disease

3.

Hyposecretion of ADH

Diabetes insipidus

4.

Hypersecretion of iodothyronines

Graves disease

Subtopic:  Human Growth Hormone |

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Which of the following clinical feature is unlikely to be seen in hypothyroidism?
1. A decrease in basal metabolic rate
2. Mental retardation and growth retardation of baby if pregnant female is affected
3. Exopthalmic goiter
4. Irregular menstrual cycles in adult women

Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II |
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Match each item in COLUMN I [Hormone] with one in COLUMN II [Function] and select your answer from the codes given:

COLUMN I COLUMN II
A. Gastrin a. Contraction of gall bladder and stimulation of enzyme secretion by pancreas
B. Cholecystokinin b. Increased HCl secretion
C. Secretin c. Inhibition of gastric secretion and motility
D. Gastric inhibitory peptide d. Stimulation of bicarbonate rich mucoid secretions from pancreas

Codes

A B C D
1. a b c d
2. a b d c
3. b a d c
4. b a c d
Subtopic:  Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
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A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles is

1. Melatonin 2. Calcitonin
3. Epinephrine 4. Cortisol
Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla |
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Given below 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.

Glands

Secretion

      Effect on body

Ovary

A

Maintenance of secondary sexual characters

Alpha cells of islets of Langerhans

B

Raises blood sugar level

Anterior pituitary

C

Oversecretion leads to gigantism

Options:

              A

                        B

                   C

1.

Vasopressin

Glucagon

Calcitonin

2.

Oestrogen

Glucagon

Growth hormone

3.

Testosterone

Insulin

Vasopressin

4.

Oestrogen

Insulin

Calcitonin

Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Misc. Hormones | Pancreas |
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Select the correct matching of a hormone, its source and function.

Hormone

Source

Function

1.

Norepinephrine

Adrenal medulla

Increases heartbeat, rate of respiration and alertness

2.

Glucagon

Beta-cells of islets of Langerhans

Stimulates glycogenolysis

3.

Prolactin

Posterior pituitary

Regulates growth of mammary glands and milk formation in females

4.

Vasopressin

Posterior pituitary

Increases loss of water through urine

Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla |
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Which one of the following hormones is a modified amino acids?

1. Progesterone 2. Prostaglandin
3. Oestrogen 4. Epinephrine
Subtopic:  Gonadotropin & Gonadal Hormones |
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Metabolic functions of insulin include:
I. Retards the uptake, use and utilization of glucose by body cells
II. Promotes the uptake of amino acids by body cells
III. Promotes the storage of fat and prevents lipolysis

1. I and II only 2. I and III only
3. II and III only 4. I, II and III
Subtopic:  Pancreas: II |
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