Erythropoietin, hormone which stimulates R.B.C. formation, is produced by:

1. The cells of bone marrow
2. Juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney 
3. Alpha cells of the pancreas
4. The cells of the rostral adenohypophysis

Subtopic:  Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract |
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Hormones stored and released from neurohypophysis are:

1. Thyroid-stimulating hormone and Oxytocin

2. Oxytocin and Vasopressin

3. Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone

4. Prolactin and Vasopressin

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Match the following columns and select the correct option:

Column-I Column-II
(a) Pituitary hormone (i) Steroid
(b) Epinephrine (ii) Neuropeptides
(c) Endorphins (iii) Peptides, proteins
(d) Cortisol (iv) Biogenic amines
 
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
2. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
3. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
4. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
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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 |
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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 |
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An intestinal hormone that stimulates the pancreas to release a watery secretion that is rich in bicarbonate ions: 
1. Cholecystokinin
2. Gastric Inhibitory Peptide 
3. Enterokinin 
4. Secretin

Subtopic:  Gastrointestinal Hormones |
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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): FSH which interacts with membrane bound receptors does not enter the target cell.
Reason (R): Binding of FSH to its receptors generates second messenger (cyclic AMP) for its biochemical and physiological responses.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
Subtopic:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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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 |
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Which of the following are not under the control of thyroid hormone?
A. Maintenance of water and electrolyte balance.
B. Regulation of basal metabolic rate.
C. Normal rhythm of sleep-wake cycle. 
D. Development of immune system.
E. Support the process of formation of RBCs.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. D and E only 2. A and D only
3. B and C only 4. C and D only
Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I |
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Which of the following statements are correct with respect to the hormone and its function?
A: Thyrocalcitonin (TCT) regulates the blood calcium level
B: In males, FSH and androgens regulate spermatogenesis
C: Hyperthyroidism can lead to goitre
D: Glucocorticoids are secreted in Adrenal Medulla  
E: Parathyroid hormone is regulated by circulated levels of sodium ions
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. (C) and (E) only 2. (A) and (B) only
3. (B) and (C) only 4. (A) and (D) only
Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II | Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol | Gonadotropin & Gonadal Hormones |
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