Match List-I with List-II:
List-I List-II
A. Excess growth hormone  I. Reabsorption of water and electrolytes in kidney 
B. Luteinizing hormone  II. Contraction of uterus during child birth
C. Vasopressin   III. Acromegaly
D. Oxytocin IV. Ovulation

1. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
4. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2026
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Which of the following hormones released from the pituitary is actually synthesized in the hypothalamus?
1. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
2. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
3. Luteinizing hormone (LH)
4. Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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NEET - 2025
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Match List-I with List-II:
List-I List-II
A. Parathyroid hormone  I. Flight or fight response 
B. Epinephrine and Nor-epinephrine  II.  Regulates the body's biological clock
C.  Thyroid stimulating  hormone  III. Increases blood \(\)Ca2+ level
D. Melatonin  IV.  Synthesis of \(\text{T}_3~ \text{and} ~\text{T}_4\) hormones

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
2. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
3. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
4. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Parathyroid | Adrenal Medulla | Pineal Gland |
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NEET - 2024
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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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Given ahead 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.

 Gland  Secretion Effect on Body
  A    Oestrogen 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. Placenta   Insulin Vasopressin
2. Ovary      Insulin Calcium
3. Placenta Glucagon  Calcitonin
4. Ovary    Glucagon Growth hormone
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Human Growth Hormone | Pancreas: I | Pancreas |
 91%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2011
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Which one of the following pair correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency:

1. Insulin – Diabetes insipidus

2. Thyroxine – Tetany

3. Parathyroid hormone – Diabetes mellitus

4. Luteinizing hormone – Failure of ovulation 

Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2004
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MSH is secreted by:
1. Anteria lobe of the pituitary
2. Middle lobe of the pituitary
3. Posterior lobe of the pituitary
4. Endostyle

Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
 65%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2000
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