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Q. No.Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: ADH is produced in the neurone of neurohypophysis.
Statement II:ADH is a neurohormone
1. Both statements I and II are correct and II explains I
2. Both statements I and II are correct but II does not explain I
3. Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
Statement I: ADH is produced in the neurone of neurohypophysis.
Statement II:ADH is a neurohormone
1. Both statements I and II are correct and II explains I
2. Both statements I and II are correct but II does not explain I
3. Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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The coordination between the nervous system and endocrine system is achieved through:
1. Feedback loops involving hormones and neurons
2. Only autonomic nerves controlling endocrine glands
3. Transport of neurotransmitters through the blood
4. The hypothalamus acting purely as an endocrine organ
1. Feedback loops involving hormones and neurons
2. Only autonomic nerves controlling endocrine glands
3. Transport of neurotransmitters through the blood
4. The hypothalamus acting purely as an endocrine organ
Subtopic: Intro to Hormones & Endocrine Glands: I |
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The hypothalamic hormones reach the anterior pituitary through:
1. Axons of neurosecretory neurons
2. Hypophyseal portal circulation
3. Dendritic diffusion across cerebrospinal fluid
4. General systemic blood circulation
1. Axons of neurosecretory neurons
2. Hypophyseal portal circulation
3. Dendritic diffusion across cerebrospinal fluid
4. General systemic blood circulation
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus |
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Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the anterior pituitary?
1. Growth hormone
2. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
3. Oxytocin
4. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
1. Growth hormone
2. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
3. Oxytocin
4. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Subtopic: Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Hyper-secretion of growth hormone in an adult leads to:
1. Gigantism
2. Dwarfism
3. Acromegaly
4. Cretinism
1. Gigantism
2. Dwarfism
3. Acromegaly
4. Cretinism
Subtopic: Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Human Growth Hormone |
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The outermost layer of adrenal cortex secretes hormones that:
1. Maintain water and electrolyte balance
2. Control carbohydrate metabolism
3. Function as sex hormones
4. Regulate blood calcium level
1. Maintain water and electrolyte balance
2. Control carbohydrate metabolism
3. Function as sex hormones
4. Regulate blood calcium level
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
1. Insulin – β cells of Islets of Langerhans
2. Glucagon – α cells of Islets of Langerhans
3. Somatostatin – δ cells of Islets of Langerhans
4. Cortisol – Adrenal medulla
1. Insulin – β cells of Islets of Langerhans
2. Glucagon – α cells of Islets of Langerhans
3. Somatostatin – δ cells of Islets of Langerhans
4. Cortisol – Adrenal medulla
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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The principal mineralocorticoid of humans is:
1. Cortisol
2. Cortisone
3. Aldosterone
4. Adrenaline
1. Cortisol
2. Cortisone
3. Aldosterone
4. Adrenaline
Subtopic: Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone |
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Which of the following conditions results from hypo-secretion of insulin?
1. Addison’s disease
2. Diabetes mellitus
3. Myxoedema
4. Cushing’s syndrome
1. Addison’s disease
2. Diabetes mellitus
3. Myxoedema
4. Cushing’s syndrome
Subtopic: Pancreas: I | Pancreas: II |
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Which hormone increases blood calcium levels by promoting reabsorption from bones?
1. Calcitonin
2. Cortisol
3. Aldosterone
4. Parathyroid hormone
1. Calcitonin
2. Cortisol
3. Aldosterone
4. Parathyroid hormone
Subtopic: Parathyroid |
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