Select the right match of the endocrine gland and their hormones among the options given below:

Column I

Column II

A. Pineal

B. Thyroid

C. Ovary

D. Adrenal medulla

1. Epinephrine

2. Melatonin

3. Estrogen

4. Tetraiodothyronine

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Options:   A    B    C    D  
1. 4 2 1 3
2. 2 4 1 3
3. 3 2 1 4
4. 2 4 3 1
Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Adrenal Medulla | Pineal Gland | Gonadotropin & Gonadal Hormones |
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Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the anterior pituitary?

1. Growth hormone

2. Follicle-stimulating hormone

3. Oxytocin

4. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

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Mary is about to face an interview. But during the first five minutes before the interview she experiences sweating, increased rate of heartbeat, respiration, etc. Which hormone is responsible for her restlessness?

1. Estrogen and progesterone

2. Oxytocin and vasopressin

3. Adrenaline and noradrenaline

4. Insulin and glucagon

Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla |
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The steroid responsible for the balance of water and electrolytes in our body is:

1. insulin

2. melatonin

3. testosterone

4. aldosterone

Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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Thymosin is responsible for:

1. raising the blood sugar level

2. raising the blood calcium level

3. differentiation of T-lymphocytes

4. decrease in blood RBCs

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In the mechanism of action of a protein hormone, one of the second messengers is

1. Cyclic AMP

2. Insulin

3. T3

4. Gastrin

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Leydig cells produce a group of hormones called:

1. androgens

2. estrogens

3. aldosterone

4. gonadotropins

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Corpus luteum secretes a hormone called:

1. prolactin

2. progesterone

3. aldosterone

4. testosterone

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Cortisol is secreted from

1. pancreas

2. thyroid

3. adrenal

4. thymus

Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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A hormone responsible for the normal sleep-wake cycle is:

1. epinephrine

2. gastrin

3. melatonin

4. insulin

Subtopic:  Pineal Gland |
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