Q. No.Neurohypophysis store and release hormones which are actually synthesised by the hypothalamus and are transported axonally here. Which of the following hormones belong to this category?
1. Glucocorticoid gonadotropins
2. FSH, LH
3. Oxytocin, Vasopressin
4. TSH, ACTH
Which gland is under the direct neural regulation of hypothalamus?
1. Pineal gland
2. Anterior pituitary gland
3. Posterior pituitary gland
4. Thyroid gland
Which of the disease is likely to happen if an impairment affecting synthesis of ADH results in loss of water and dehydration
(1) Diabetes Insipidus
(2) Diabetes Mellitus
(3) Both 1 and 2
(4) None of these
Select the correct matching of hormone its source of
synthesis and function.
|
Hormone |
Source |
Function |
|
|
1. |
Glucagon |
b-cells of pancreas |
Increase blood glucose levels |
|
2. |
Vasopressin |
Hypothalamus |
Increase diuresis |
|
3. |
ACTH |
Anterior lobe of pituitary |
Stimulates synthesis and secretion of glucocorticoids |
|
4. |
LH |
Hypothalamus |
Stimulates gonadal activity |
Oxytocin and vasopressin synthesised in hypothalamus and reach to posterior pituitary by way of
1. Anterior pituitary gland
2. Portal circulation
3. Blood vessels
4. Axons of hypothalamic neuron
Read the following statement :-
| (a) | The hypothalamus is the basal part of diencephalon |
| (b) | Hypothalamus contains group of neurosecretory cells called ganglia which regulate the synthesis and secretion of pituitary hormone |
| (c) | GnRH from hypothalamus stimulate the anterior pituitary to release gonadotrophins |
| (d) | The posterior pituitary is under direct chemical regulation of the hypothalamus |
How many of above statements are correct?
1. 42. 3
3. 1
4. 2
Which of the following is a storage and release center for neurohormones?
1. Anterior pituitary
2. Posterior pituitary
3. Adrenal medulla
4. Pineal
Which one influences the activity of the kidney?
1. Vasopressin
2. Thyroxine
3. Vasopressin and aldosterone
4. Gonadotrophin
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