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| 601. |
Androgens are sexcorticoids secreted fromA. zona glomerulusB. zona fasciculataC. zona reticularisD. None of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 602. |
The hormone which may increase the blood pressure isA. adrenalineB. prolactinC. ACTHD. thyroxine |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 603. |
The adrenal medulla producesA. cortisoneB. ACTHC. epinephrineD. corticosterone |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 604. |
The diurnal rhythms are regulated byA. adrenalineB. melatoninC. serotoninD. vasopressin |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 605. |
Which of these hormones may have a primary role in many circadian [24 hour-diumal] rhythms ?A. InsulinB. EstradiolC. MelatoninD. Epinephrine |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 606. |
One similarity between enzyme and hormones is that bothA. are proteinsB. act at a wide range of pHC. are used in minute amountD. can be used again and again |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 607. |
Graafian follicles are formed by the active division ofA. PeritoneumB. Generative epitheliumC. Columnar epithelium (sensory)D. Corpus cavernosa |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B |
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| 608. |
The secretion of following anterior pituiatry hormones is controlled by hypothalamusA. Thyprotropin (TS) and cortisolB. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and progesteroneC. Corticotropin (ACTH), growth hormone and vasopressinD. Luteinizing hormone (LH), corticotropin (ACTH) and thyrotropin (TSH) |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D |
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| 609. |
Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the option given below Assertion: Diabetes insipidus is marked by excessive urination and too much thirst of water. Reason: Anti-diuretic hormone (AD) is secreted by the posterior lobe of pituitary. Assertion: Females have less stature than males after puberty. Reason: This happens because of the presence of HCH in the blood of females.A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.B. if both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanatioin of the assertion.C. If the assertion is true but the reason is falseD. If both the assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C |
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| 610. |
Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the option given below Assertion: Diabetes insipidus is marked by excessive urination and too much thirst of water. Reason: Anti-diuretic hormone (AD) is secreted by the posterior lobe of pituitary. Assertion: The tadpoles become giant tadpoles when fed on thiourea. Reason: Thiourea is an antithyroid substance.A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.B. if both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanatioin of the assertion.C. If the assertion is true but the reason is falseD. If both the assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A |
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| 611. |
Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the option given below Assertion: Diabetes insipidus is marked by excessive urination and too much thirst of water. Reason: Anti-diuretic hormone (AD) is secreted by the posterior lobe of pituitary. Assertion: Adrenal cortex can be removed without causing death. Reason: Adrenal cortex is not vital for survival.A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.B. if both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanatioin of the assertion.C. If the assertion is true but the reason is falseD. If both the assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D |
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| 612. |
Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the option given below Assertion: Diabetes insipidus is marked by excessive urination and too much thirst of water. Reason: Anti-diuretic hormone (AD) is secreted by the posterior lobe of pituitary. Assertion: Oxytocin is also known as Anti Diuretic hormone (AD) Reason: Oxytocin can cause an increase in the renal reabsorption of water.A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.B. if both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanatioin of the assertion.C. If the assertion is true but the reason is falseD. If both the assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D |
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| 613. |
Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the option given below Assertion: Diabetes insipidus is marked by excessive urination and too much thirst of water. Reason: Anti-diuretic hormone (AD) is secreted by the posterior lobe of pituitary. Assertion: FSH is also known as interstital cell stimulating hormone. Reason: It is because of the fact that FSH stimulates the interstital cells of testis.A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.B. if both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanatioin of the assertion.C. If the assertion is true but the reason is falseD. If both the assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D |
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| 614. |
Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the option given below Assertion: Diabetes insipidus is marked by excessive urination and too much thirst of water. Reason: Anti-diuretic hormone (AD) is secreted by the posterior lobe of pituitary. Assertion: Failure of secretion of somatotropin from an early age causes dwarfism in the patient. Reason: Somatotropin hormone stimulates the body growth and elongation of long bones.A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.B. if both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanatioin of the assertion.C. If the assertion is true but the reason is falseD. If both the assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A |
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| 615. |
Basal metabolic rate is under control ofA. GlucagonB. InsulinC. ThyroxineD. Both (1) and (2) |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 616. |
Which of the following statements regarding glucagon is false?A. It is secreted by `alpha-` cells of langerhans.B. It acts antagonistically t insulin.C. It decrease blod sugar level.D. The gland responsible for its secretion is a heterocrine gland. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Glucagon increases blood sugar level. It is secreted by `alpha-` cells of islets of Langerhans of pancreas (heterocrine gland). |
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| 617. |
Basal metabolic rate is under control of Langerhans are aboutA. GlucagonB. InsulinC. ThyroxineD. Both A and B |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Basal metabolic rate is under control of thyroxine |
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| 618. |
Select the correct mathcing of a hormone, its source and functionA. `{:("Hormone","Source","Function"),("Vasopressin","Posterior pituitary","Increases loss of water through urine"):}`B. `{:("Hormone","Source","Function"),("Norepi-nephrine","Adrenal medulla","Increases heart beat rate of repiration and alertness")):}`C. `{:("Hormone","Source","Function"),("Glucagon","Beta-cells of islets of Langerhans","Stimulates glycogenolysis"):}`D. `{:("Hormone","Source","Function"),("Prolactin","Posterior pituitry","Regulates growth of mammary glands and milk formation in female")):}` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Norepinephrine is secreted by adrenal medulla and it increases heart beat, rate of repiration and alertness, Vasopressin increases readsorption of water from the nephrons of the kidney, thereby, decreases loss of water through urine. Glucagon is secreted by `alpha`-cells of iselests of Langerhans, Prolactin is secreted by anterior pituitary. |
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| 619. |
Hormone is a /anA. EnzymeB. Chemical messengerC. Excretory productD. Glandular secretion |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 620. |
Pituitary gland is found inA. TracheaB. AbdomenC. GonadsD. Brain |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 621. |
ThyrocalcitoninA. Elevates `K^(+)` level in bloodB. Lowers `Ca^(++)` level in bloodC. Elevates `Ca^(2+)` level in bloodD. None of the above |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 622. |
Which of these correctly describes the role of inositol triphosphate in hormone action ?A. It activates adenylatecyclaseB. It simulates the release of `Ca^(2+)` from endoplasmic reticulumC. It activates protein kinaseD. All of the above |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 623. |
Pituitary gland is derived fromA. ectodermB. endodermC. mesodermD. None of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 624. |
The carticoids, which are involved in carbohydrate metabolism and which are involved in regulation of balance of water and electrolyte in our body are called A. Gonadocorticoids and mineralocorticoids respectively B. Glucoconicoids and Gonadocorticoids respectivelyC. Mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids respectivelyD. glucoconicoids and mineralocorticoids respectively |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Corticoids, which regulate the balance of water and electrolytes in our body are called mineralocorticoids. Aldosterone is the main mineralocorticoid in our body. ..The corticoids, which are involved in carbohydrate metabolism are called glucocorticoids. |
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| 625. |
Secretion of which of the following is under control of neurosecretory nerve cells?A. PinealB. Adrenal cortexC. Anterior pitutaryD. Thymus |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C The neurosecretory cells of the hypothalamus secrete releasing factors (neurohormones) that regulate the secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary. |
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Which of the following is under the direct connrol of neurosecretory cells?A. Pars distalis and pars intermediaB. Pars intermedia and pars nervosaC. Pars nervosa onlyD. Pars distalis only |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 627. |
GnRH stimulates ___ to releaseA. Hypothalamus, gonadotropinsB. Pituitary gland, gonadotropinsC. Pituitary gland, growth hormoneD. Hypothalamus, growth hormone |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 628. |
GnRH stimulates theA. Thyroid glandB. Parathyroid glandC. Pituitary glandD. Pancreas |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 629. |
Melanocyte stimulating hormone in frog is released byA. HypothalamusB. Pars nervosaC. Pars distalisD. Pars intermedia |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 630. |
The function of thymus isA. ImmunityB. GrowthC. Formation of RBCsD. Emergency hormone |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 631. |
Vasopressin performsA. Muscle contractionB. Increases blood pressureC. Decreases in blood pressureD. Both (1) and (2) |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 632. |
Progesterone is secreated byA. Corpus luteumB. ThyroidC. ThymusD. Testis |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 633. |
Insulin is secreted byA. PancreasB. LiverC. Thyroid glandD. Gastric mucosa |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 634. |
Insulin is secreted byA. PituitaryB. AdrenelsC. ThyroidD. Islets of Langerhans |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 635. |
Insulin is secreted byA. PituitaryB. PancreasC. GonadsD. Thymus |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B |
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| 636. |
Which of the following conditions is not linked to deficiency of thyroid hormone?A. CretinismB. GoitreC. MyxoedemaD. Exophthalmia |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 637. |
A symptom of diabetes mellitus isA. glyconemiaB. polydypsiaC. weight gainD. hypoglycemia |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 638. |
Which of the following statements is incorrect ?A. Insulin increases cellular uptake of glucoseB. Insulin decreases fat synthesisC. Insulin increases synthesis of proteinsD. Insulin promotes glycogenesis in liver |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 639. |
Diabetes mellitus is due to A. InsulinB. GlucagonC. ThyroxineD. Adrenaline |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 640. |
Which of the following hormone(s) is/are responsible for maintaining corpus luteum ?A. LHB. EstrogenC. hCGD. Both (1) & (3) |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
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Match the source gland with its respective hormone as well as the function.A. `{:(" ""Source gland","Hormone"," ""Function"),("anterior pituitary","oxytocin","contraction of uterus muscles during child birth"):}`B. `{:(" ""Source gland","Hormone"," ""Function"),("posterior pituitary","vasopressin","stimulates resorption of water in the distal tubules in the nephron"):}`C. `{:("Source gland","Hormone"," ""Function"),("corpus luteum","oestrogen","supports pregnancy"):}`D. `{:("Source gland","Hormone"," ""Function"),("thyroid","thyroxine","regulates blood calcium level"):}` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 642. |
Which of the following induces parturition?A. vaopressinB. oxytocinC. GHD. TSH |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 643. |
Insulin was isloated from dog byA. M.BaylissB. E.H. SterlingC. Banting and BestD. Von Mering |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C |
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| 644. |
Relaxin is secreted by which endocrine gland ?A. Corpus luteumB. PituitaryC. PinealD. Ovary |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
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Relaxin is chemicallyA. steroidB. proteinC. carbohydrateD. both (1) and (3) |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 646. |
Which hormone among these is not secreted by an endocrine glandA. ADHB. ANFC. `underset(4)(T)D. PTH |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B |
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| 647. |
LH and FSH are collectively calledA. oxytocinB. somatotrophinsC. luteotrophicD. gonadotrophins |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
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LH and FSH are collectively calledA. OxytocinB. SomatotrophinsC. LuteotrophicD. Gonadotropin |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 649. |
LH and FSH are collectively calledA. somatotropinsB. oxytocinC. gonadotropinsD. luteotropic hormones. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C |
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| 650. |
Which of the following is not a characteristic of insulin?A. It stimulates the process of gluconeogenesis.B. It binds to glycoprotein receptors on cell membrane.C. Its deficiency leads to diabetes mellitus.D. Its oversecretion leads to insulin shock. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Insulin hormone produce dby beta cells of glucose to glycogen, i.e, glycogenesis. Gluconeogenesis is stimulated by glucagon. |
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