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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Match the following columns and select the correct option:

Column I Column II
(a) Pituitary gland  (i) Grave's disease 
(b) Thyroid gland  (ii) Diabetes mellitus 
(c) Adrenal gland (iii) Diabetes insipidus 
(d) Pancreas      (iv) Addison's disease 
 
Options: (a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
2. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
3. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
4. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
Subtopic:  Pituitary & Hypothalamus | Thyroid Gland Part II | Pancreas: II | Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone | Pancreas |
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NEET - 2020
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Graves' disease is caused due to:

1. hyposecretion of thyroid gland

2. hypersecretion of thyroid gland

3. hyposecretion of adrenal gland

4. hypersecretion of adrenal gland

Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part II |
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NEET - 2016
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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 |
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Select the answer which correctly matches the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes and its function/deficiency symptom: 

Endocrine gland Hormone Function/deficiency symptom
 (A)  Posterior Pituitary Growth Hormone (GH) Oversecretion stimulates abnormal growth
 (B) Thyroid gland Thyroxine Lack of iodine in diet results in goitre
 (C) Corpus luteum Testosterone Stimulates spermatogenesis
 (D) Anterior pituitary Oxytocin Stimulates uterus contraction during childbirth

1. (A)

2. (B)

3. (C)

4. (D)

Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Thyroid Gland Part II |
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Function of thyrocalcitonin:
1.  To reduce the calcium level in blood
2.  To increase the calcium level in blood
3.  Oppose the action of thyroxine
4.  Maturation of gonads

Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part II |
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