Graves' disease is caused due to:

1. hyposecretion of thyroid gland

2. hypersecretion of thyroid gland

3. hyposecretion of adrenal gland

4. hypersecretion of adrenal gland

Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part II |
 81%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2016
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Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes, adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilisation:
1. Insulin
2. Glucagon
3. Secretin
4. Gastrin
Subtopic:  Pancreas: I | Pancreas |
 82%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2016
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The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because:

1. it is provided with a duct
2. it only stores and releases hormones
3. it is under the regulation of hypothalamus
4. it secretes enzymes
Subtopic:  Pituitary & Hypothalamus |
 74%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2016
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GnRH, a hypothalamic hormone, needed in reproduction, acts on:

1.  Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH.
2. Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of oxytocin and FSH.
3. Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and relaxin.
4. Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and oxytocin.

Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
 90%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2017
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Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause further increase in height, because?

1. Epiphyseal plates close after adolescence.
2. Bones lose their sensitivity to Growth Hormone in adults.
3. Muscle fibres do not grow in size after birth.
4. Growth Hormones become inactive in adults.
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
 72%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2017
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Which one of the following hormones is not involved in sugar metabolism?

1. Cortisol 2. Aldosterone
3. Insulin 4. Glucagon
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
 79%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2015
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Which one of the following hormones though synthesised elsewhere, is stored and released by the master gland?
1. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
2. Antidiuretic hormone
3. Luteinizing hormone
4. Prolactin

Subtopic:  Pituitary & Hypothalamus |
 70%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2015
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A pregnant female delivers a baby who suffers from stunted growth, mental retardation/low intelligence quotient and abnormal skin. This is the result of:
1. Low secretion of growth hormone
2. Cancer of the thyroid gland
3. Over secretion of pars distalis
4. Deficiency of iodine in diet
Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part II |
 82%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2013
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Select the answer which correctly matches the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes and its function/deficiency symptom:

Endocrine gland Hormone Function/deficiency symptom
(A) Posterior Pituitary Growth Hormone (GH) Oversecretion stimulates abnormal growth
(B) Thyroid gland Thyroxine Lack of iodine in diet results in goitre
(C) Corpus luteum Testosterone Stimulates spermatogenesis
(D) Anterior pituitary Oxytocin Stimulates uterus contraction during childbirth

1. (A)

2. (B)

3. (C)

4. (D)

Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II |
 88%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2013
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Identify the hormone with its correct matching of source and function:

1. Oxytocin- posterior pituitary, growth and maintenance of mammary glands.
2. Melatonin- pineal gland, regulates the normal rhythm of sleep-wake cycle.
3. Progesterone- corpus-luteum, stimulation of growth and activities of female secondary sex organs.
4. Atrial natriuretic factor- ventricular wall increases blood pressure. 
Subtopic:  Pineal Gland | Misc. Hormones |
 87%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2014
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