Given below are two statements 
Statement I: On the basis of their chemical nature, hormones can be divided into group 
i. Peptide, Polypeptide, protein hormones 
ii. Steroids 
iii. Iodothyronines 
iv. Amino acid derivatives 
Statement II: underproduction of hormones by adrenal cortex alters carbohydrate metabolism causing acute weakness and fatigue leading to disease called diabetes mellitus 

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below 
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct 
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect 
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect 
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct 
Subtopic:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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Match List I with List II 
List I List II
A. Sleep-wake cycle I. Pineal gland 
B. Electrolyte balance II. Pancreas
C. Uterine contraction III. Pituitary gland 
D. Hyperglycemia IV. Adrenal gland 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
1. A -I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
2. A -I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
3. A -II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
4. A -III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
Subtopic:  Pituitary & Hypothalamus | Adrenal Medulla | Pineal Gland | Pancreas: I |
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Hormones secreted by kidney and gastrointestinal tract are:
A. Erythropoietin
B. Insulin like growth factors
C. Secretin
D. Renin
E. Angiotensinogen
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1.  A, C, and D only
2.  B, C, and D only
3.  D and E only
4.  A and E only
Subtopic:  Gastrointestinal Hormones |
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Which of the following can be used as descriptors for the secretions of ductless glands?
(a) Chemical messengers
(b) Nutrients enriched chemicals
(c) Produced in extremely minute amounts
(d) The production of any hormone in a healthy individual is almost equal to the amount of blood in the body
(e) Non-nutrient chemicals
Select the correct option:
1. (b), (d), (e) only
2. (a), (b), (c) only
3. (a), (c), (e) only
4. (b), (c), (d) only
Subtopic:  Hormones: General Consideration | Intro to Hormones & Endocrine Glands |
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Match column-I with column-II and choose the correct option:
Column-I  Column-II
a. Glucagon (i) Steroid
b. Epinephrine (ii) Peptide
c. Thyroxine (iii) Iodothyronine
d. Estradiol (iv) Amino-acid derivative
             
1. a(ii), b(iii), c(i), d(iv)
2. a(ii), b(iv), c(i), d(iii)
3. a(iv), b(ii), c(iii), d(i)
4. a(ii), b(iv), c(iii), d(i)
Subtopic:  Mechanism of Hormone Action |
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Match the disorders in column I with their correct causes in column II:
Column I Column II
a. Diabetes insipidus (i) Hyperthyroidism
b. Graves’ disease (ii) Deficiency of vasopressin
c. Addison’s disease (iii) Hyposecretion of hormones of the adrenal medulla
(iv) Hyposecretion of corticoids
Select the correct option:
1. a(ii), b(iii), c(i)
2. a(iii), b(i), c(iv)
3. a(ii), b(i), c(iv)
4. a(ii), b(i), c(iii)
Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary | Thyroid Gland Part I | Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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Which of the following disease is associated with symptoms given below?
(a) Low plasma Na+ concentration
(b) High plasma K+ concentration
(c) Hypoglycemia
(d) Increased urinary Na+
(e) Fatigue
1. Acromegaly
2. Graves’ disease
3. Addison’s disease
4. Diabetes mellitus
Subtopic:  Adrenal Cortex: Cortisol |
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Comprehend the given statements and select the correct option.
(a) Constriction of skin blood vessels and contraction of skeletal muscles when it is too cold is an example of negative feedback loop in humans.
(b) Epinephrine and cortisone both act as hormones as well as neurotransmitters.
(c) Bowman’s gland are found in olfactory epithelium.
1. (a) and (c) are correct while (b) is incorrect
2. (a) and (b) are correct while (c) is incorrect
3. (b) and (c) are correct while (a) is incorrect
4. (a), (b) and (c) are correct
Subtopic:  Adrenal Medulla |
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Read the given statements and select the option that contains correct statements only
(a) Ecdysone is a steroid hormone that controls moulting in insects
(b) Artificial light, reduced sleep time disrupt the activity of pineal gland
(c) Fall in active vitamin-D levels directly stimulate the receptors present on cells of parathyroid gland to release parathormone
(d) The amino acid tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of melatonin and thyroxine
1. a and b
2. b and c
3. a and d
4. c and d
Subtopic:  Pineal Gland |
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The pineal gland is located on the dorsal side of the forebrain. It secretes a hormone that plays a role in the regulation of:
(a) Metabolism
(b) Menstrual cycle
(c) Pigmentation
(d) Swallowing
(e) Hunger
Choose the correct option.
1. a, b, and c 2. b, c, and e
3. a, b, and d 4. c, d, and e
Subtopic:  Pineal Gland |
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