Graves’ disease is characterized by all the following except:

1. Exopthalmos 2. Tachycardia
3. Toxic goiter 4. Weight gain

Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part II |
 58%
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Thymus:

I: is located ventral to the heart/aorta
II: plays a major role in differentiation of T-lymphocytes
III: promotes production of antibodies
IV: enlarges with age

1. Only I, II and III are correct
2. Only I, III and IV are correct
3. Only II, III and IV are correct
4. I, II, III and IV are correct

Subtopic:  Thymus |
 91%
Level 1: 80%+
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The function of aldosterone is mainly:

1. reabsorption of sodium and water at distal renal tubules
2. growth of axial, pubic and facial hair
3. vasodilation leading to polyuria
4. mobilization of metabolites for energy
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
 91%
Level 1: 80%+
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In males, androgens like testosterone secreted by Leydig cells in testes do not:

1. regulate the development, maturation and functions of the male accessory sex organs
2. control the development and regulation of the secondary sexual characters
3. play a major stimulatory role in the process of spermatogenesis
4. produce catabolic effects on protein and carbohydrate metabolism
Subtopic:  Gonadotropin & Gonadal Hormones |
 83%
Level 1: 80%+
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The functions of glucagon do not include:
1. Glycogenolysis
2. Gluconeogenesis
3. Increased cellular glucose uptake
4. Decreased cellular glucose utilization

Subtopic:  Pancreas |
 71%
Level 2: 60%+
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The functions regulated or influenced by thyroid glands in humans include all except:
1. basal metabolic rate
2. erythropoeisis
3. water and electrolyte balance
4. sleep wakefulness cycle
Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I |
 90%
Level 1: 80%+
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Which of the following cannot be regarded as a main function of cortisol?

1. Increased blood sugar by gluconeogenesis
2. Lipolysis, proteolysis and decreased uptake of amino acids by body cells
3. Regulation of water and minerals in the body
4. Suppression of inflammation and immunity
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol | Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
 60%
Level 2: 60%+
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The actions of adrenaline will include all the following except:
1. Piloerection
2. Pupilary dilation
3. Glycogenesis
4. Positive ionotropic and chronotropic effect on heart

Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla |
 65%
Level 2: 60%+
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Identify the correct statement regarding the pineal gland or the hormone secreted by it:

1. The gland is situated on the ventral side of the forebrain
2. The hormone secreted by the gland is called as melanin
3. The hormone regulates the diurnal rhythm of our body
4. The hormone decreases immunity
Subtopic:  Pineal Gland |
 82%
Level 1: 80%+
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Match each item in Column-I [zones of adrenal cortex] with one in Column-II [hormone produced] and select your answer from the codes given:

Column-I

 

Column-II

A.

Zona glomerulosa

a.

Aldosterone

B.

Zona fasciculata

b.

Cortisol

C.

Zona reticularis

c.

Adrenal androgens

Codes:

A B C
1. a b c
2. a c b
3. b a c
4. b c a
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
 66%
Level 2: 60%+
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