Which of the following represents the action of insulin?
 
1. Increases blood glucose levels by stimulating glucagon production
2. Decreases blood glucose levels by forming glycogen
3. Increases blood glucose level by promoting cellular uptake of glucose
4. Increases blood glucose levels by hydrolysis of glycogen
Subtopic:  Pancreas: I |
 79%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2013
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Normal sleep-wake cycle in a human body is maintained by the secretion of: 
1. Thyroid gland 
2. Thymus gland 
3. Pineal gland 
4. Pituitary gland 

Subtopic:  Pineal Gland |
 94%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2022
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Which of the following conditions will stimulate parathyroid gland to release parathyroid hormone?

1. Fall in active Vitamin D levels

2. Fall in blood Ca+2 levels

3. Fall in bone Ca+2 levels

4. Rise in blood Ca+2 levels

Subtopic:  Parathyroid |
 80%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2019
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Which of the following are not the effects of Parathyroid hormone?
(a) Stimulates the process of bone resorption.
(b) Decreases Ca2+ level in blood.
(c) Reabsorption of Ca2+ by renal tubules.
(d) Decreases the absorption of Ca2+ from digested food.
(e) Increases metabolism of carbohydrates.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. (b) and (c) only
2. (a) and (c) only
3. (b), (d) and (e) only
4. (a) and (e) only
Subtopic:  Parathyroid |
 72%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2022
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Which of the following is an amino acid derived hormone?
1. Epinephrine
2. Ecdysone
3. Estradiol
4. Estriol
Subtopic:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
 90%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2018
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A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is:

1. Corpus cardiacum 2. Corpus luteum
3. Corpus allatum 4. Pineal gland
Subtopic:  Pineal Gland | Gonadotropin & Gonadal Hormones |
 87%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2017
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Select the correct statement.

1. Glucagon is associated with hypoglycemia.

2. Insulin acts on pancreatic cells and adipocytes.

3. Insulin is associated with hyperglycemia.

4. Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis.

Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2020
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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 |
 78%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2015
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Match List-I with List-II
List-I List-II
A. CCK I. Kidney
B. GIP II. Heart
C. ANF III. Gastric gland
D ADH IV. Pancreas
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options: (a) (b) (c) (d)
1. IV II III I
2. IV III II I
3. III II IV I
4. II IV I III
Subtopic:  Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
 87%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2023
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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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