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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Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency: 
1. Relaxin – Gigantism
2. Prolactin – Cretinism
3. Parathyroid hormone – Tetany
4. Insulin – Diabetes insipidus

Subtopic:  Parathyroid |
 78%
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AIPMT - 2003
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Adrenaline has a direct effect on:
1. S.A. Node
2. β-cells of Langerhans
3. Dorsal root of spinal cord
4. Epithelial cells of the stomach

Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla |
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AIPMT - 2002
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Which of the following is used in the treatment of Thyroid cancer:

1. I131 2. U238
3. Ra224 4. C14
Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I |
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AIPMT - 2002
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When both ovaries of a rat are removed then which hormone is decreased in blood:
1. Oxytocin
2. Prolactin
3. Estrogen
4. Gonadotrophic releasing factor

Subtopic:  Gonadotropin & Gonadal Hormones |
 85%
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AIPMT - 2002
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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 |
 64%
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AIPMT - 2000
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Melatonin is secreted by:
1. Pineal gland
2. Skin
3. Pituitary Gland
4. Thyroid

Subtopic:  Pineal Gland |
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AIPMT - 2000
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Which gland decreases in size with increasing age:

 
1. Thyroid 2. Adrenal
3. Thymus 4. Pituitary
Subtopic:  Thymus |
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AIPMT - 1999
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Which hormone is concerned with the concentration of urine:
1.  Oxytocin
2.  Vasopressin
3.  Prolactin
4.  Cortisol

Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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AIPMT - 1999
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Oxytocin mainly helps in:
1.  Milk production
2.  Childbirth
3.  Diuresis
4.  Gametogenesis

Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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AIPMT - 1999
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