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A person entering an empty room suddenly fins a snake right in front on opening the door. Which one of the following is likely to happen in his neuro-hormonal control systemA. Sympathetic nervous system is activated releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine from adrenal medullaB. Neurotransmitters diffuse rapidly across the cleft and transmit a nerve impulseC. Hypothalamus activates the parasympathetic division of brainD. Sympathetic nervous system is activated releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine from adrenal cortex |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Epinephrine and nor-epinephrine are secreted by adrenal medulla (under the control of sympathetic nervous system) in respones to stress of any kind or during emergency situation. These are also called emergency hormones. Thus, they would be released when the person enter an empty room and suddenly find a snake |
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| 202. |
Which is corretA. Glucagon and isulin are secreted by same cellsB. Glucagon and insulin are secreted by different cells.C. Glucagon and insulin are secreted by different cells and have opposite effect.D. None of the above |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 203. |
Assertion: The person with diabetes insipidus feels thristy. Reason: A person with diabetes insipidus suffers from excess secretion of vasopressin.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion. B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion. C. If the assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both the assertion and reason are false. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 204. |
Iodine is present in the secretion ofA. AdrenalB. ThyroidC. PancreasD. Pituitary |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 205. |
Assertion: Neurohypophysis is under the direct regulation of the hypothalamus. Reason: Neurohypophysis stores and releases two hormones called oxytocin and vasopressin which are actually synthesised by the hypothalamus. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Neurohypohysis also known as posterior pituitary. Stores and releases two hormones called oxytocin and vasoprassin which are actually synthesised by the hypothalamus and are tranported axonally to neurohypophysis. Therefore. The posterior pituitary is under the direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus. |
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| 206. |
The hormone secreted by neurohypophysis isA. ACTHB. ADHC. GHD. TSH |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 207. |
Which of the following hormones are actually synthesised by the hypothalamus and are transported axonally t0 neurohypophysis‘? A. Gonadotropins (LH and FSH) B. Catecholamines (adrenaline and noradrenalineC. TSH and ACTHD. Oxytocin and ADH |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Oxytocin and ADH (vasopressin) hormones are actually synthesised by the hypothalamus and are transgorilla-like appearance and ported axonally to neurohypophysis. |
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| 208. |
Which of the following is not secreted by pituitary glandA. ThyroxineB. FSHC. GHD. ACTH |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 209. |
Namet he only hormone secreted by pars intermedia of the pituitary gland. |
| Answer» Pars intermedia of pituitary gland secretes only one hormone Called Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH). This hormone causes dispersal of pigment granules in the pigment cells. thereby darkening the colour in certain animals like fishes and amphibians. | |
| 210. |
Name the hormones released by neurohypophysis. |
| Answer» Oxytocin and vasopressin. | |
| 211. |
Which of the following is not secreted by pituitary glandA. ACTHB. GHC. FSHD. Thyroxine |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D |
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| 212. |
Name the two gondotrophic hormones secreted by pituitary gland. |
| Answer» Follicle stimulating hormone and Luteinizing hormone. | |
| 213. |
Which hormone regulates cell division, protein synthesis and growth of the bone?A. ProlactinB. Somatotropic hormoneC. TSHD. MSH |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 214. |
Hormonal action initiates an expanding cascade of response. It is known as ____A. AmlificationB. Synergistic effectC. Antagonistic effectD. Positive feed back |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 215. |
Male hypogonadism results inA. Deficiency of androgensB. Hypofunction of Sertoli cellsC. Hypofunction of Leydig cellsD. All of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 216. |
Pheromone isA. a product of endocrine glandB. used for animal communicationC. messenger RNAD. always protein |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 217. |
Gynecomastia condition can develop due toA. Temporary increase in circulating estrogen in neonatesB. Temporary increase in circulating estrogen at pubertyC. Decreased testosterone in later lifeD. All of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 218. |
Insulin is a/anA. polysaccharideB. proteinC. amino acid derivativeD. lipid. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Insulin is a large polypeptide hormone. |
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| 219. |
Gall bladder is stimulated to pour bile byA. SecretinB. EnterogasteroneC. EnterokinaseD. Cholecystokinin |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Gall bladder is stimulated to pour bile by cholecystokinin (CCK). |
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| 220. |
The anterior pitiuitary hormone that does not stimulate another endocrine gland isA. SomatotrophinB. ThyrotrophinC. GonadotrophinD. Adrenocorticotrophin |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 221. |
Luteinizing hormon (LH) in femalesA. Helphs in the appearance of secondary sexual charactersB. Stimulates ovary to secrete oestradiolC. Helphs in release of the ovum from the ovaryD. Controls the blood pressure |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 222. |
The Leydig cells are present in theA. Seminiferous tubulesB. Intertubular space C. Interstitial spaceD. Both B and C |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D The Leydig cells are present in the intertubular space and interstitial space. |
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| 223. |
Leydig cells produce a group of hormones calledA. androgensB. estrogensC. aldosteroneD. gonadotropins |
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Answer» The Leydig cells or interstitial cells, which are present in the it intersrtitial spaces of testis produce a group of hormones called androgens mainly testosterone development of femals secondary sex organs, Aldosterone is secreted by adrenal gland help in maintining eletrolytes in the body fluild volume osmotic pressure and blood pressure . Gonadotropins are secteted by anterior pititary Fend and stimulate the gonadal activity .These include LH and FSH. |
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| 224. |
Cholescystokin and secretin areA. Hormones liberated by mucosa of duodenum and stimulate gall bladder and pancreas respectively.B. Hormones stimulating liver.C. Hormones stimulating pancreasD. Enzymes |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A |
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| 225. |
The secretin promotes the release ofA. HCI and sodium carbonate ionsB. HCI and bicarbonate ions in gastric juiceC. Water and bicarbonate ions in pancreatic juiceD. Pancreatic enzymes and mucus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 226. |
CCK is-secreted byA. DuodenumB. Pyloric part of stomachC. CaecumD. Rectum |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 227. |
____are responsible for chemical coordination.A. NeuronsB. NephronsC. HormonesD. Enzymes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 228. |
Neural coordination isA. Fast and long livedB. Fast and short livedC. Slow and long livedD. Slow and short lived |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 229. |
Glucocorticoids are produced byA. Zona reticularisB. Adrenal medullaC. Zona fasciculataD. Zona glomerulosa |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 230. |
On surgical removal of pituitary gland there is fall in levels of glucocorticoids and sexcorticoids. This is due toA. Oxytocin is no longer available from pituitaryB. Atrophy of adrenal medullaC. Atrophy of adrenal cortexD. LTH from pituitary is no longer available |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 231. |
Name three glucocorticoids. |
| Answer» Cortisol, cortisone and corticosterone | |
| 232. |
Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statements(a) Glucocorticoids stimulate lipolysis and proteolysis. (b). Glucocorticoids stimulate cellular uptake and utilisation of amino acids. (c ). Cortisol is involved in the cardxo-vascular system as well as kidney functions. (d). Cortisol stimulates the RBC production (e ) Aldosterone acts mainly at the renal tubules and the reabsorption of `N^(+), K^(+)` and water and exception of phosphate ions.A. b and cB. a and dC. b and cD. d and e |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Glucocorticoids inhibit cellular uptake and utilisation of amino acids. ..Aldosterone acts mainly at the renal tubules and stimulates the reabsorption of Na" and water and excretion of `K^(+)` and phosphate ions. |
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| 233. |
The two glands located in the neck region areA. Thyroid gland and parathyroid glandB. Pituitary gland and pineal glandC. Adrenal gland and thymusD. Pineal gland and thyroid gland |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 234. |
The neurosecretory cells of hypothalamus which produce hormones are calledA. NephronsB. NucleiC. Granular cellsD. Globular cells |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 235. |
Hypothalamus contains several groups of neurosecretory cells which produce hormones, are calledA. Ganglia B. Nuclei C. Tract D. Neuroglia |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Hypothalamus contains several groups of neurosecretory cells which produce hormones are called nuclei |
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| 236. |
Select the mismatch pair from the followingA. Oxytocin- contraction of uterine musclesB. Insulin-GluconeogenesisC. Prolactin- Milk production in mammary glandsD. Glucagon-Glycogenolysis |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B |
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| 237. |
All functions of the body are regulated and integrated byA. Respiratory systemB. Digestive systemC. Neuroendocrine systemD. Excretory system |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C |
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| 238. |
Which of the following hormones stimulates the secretion of milk from female ?A. LHB. prolactinC. oxytcoinD. Progesterone |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 239. |
Parathormone is secreted duringA. Increased blood calcium levelB. Decreased blood calcium levelC. Increased blood sugar levelD. Decrease blood sugar level |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 240. |
Which of the following hormones stimulates the secretion of milk from female ?A. LHB. ProlactinC. OxytocinD. Progesterone |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 241. |
Progesterone and estradiol areA. Peptide hormonesB. Amino acid derivativesC. lodothyroninesD. Steroid hormones |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 242. |
Melanin is secreted byA. Erythroblasts of bloodB. Chromatophroea of skinC. Cells of stratum compactumD. Ganglia of sensory nerves |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B |
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| 243. |
Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system.A. Organs in the body like gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones.B. Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amount that act as intercellular messenger are known as homones.C. Releasing and inhibitory hormones are produces by the pituitary gland.D. Adenohypophysis is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 244. |
Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system ?A. Organs in the body such as gastrointerstinal tract, heart, kidney, and liver do not produce any hormones.B. Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amount that act as intercellular messengers are known as hormonesC. Releasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the pituitary gland.D. Adenohypophysis in under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 245. |
Hormone regulating diurnal rhythm/sleep wake cycle isA. ThymosinB. GlucogonC. MelatoninD. Oxytocin |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Hormone regulating diurnal rhythm/sleep wake cycle is melatonin. |
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| 246. |
A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles isA. CalcitoninB. EpinephrineC. CortisolD. Melatonin |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B |
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| 247. |
A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles isA. EpinephrineB. CortisolC. MelantoninD. Calcitonin |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles is epinephrine. |
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| 248. |
Match the definitions of column I with appropriate terms from column II |
| Answer» (i) d, (ii) f , (iii) a , (iv) c , (v) b , (vi) a , (vii) e , (viii) g , (ix) h. | |
| 249. |
The thyroid gland is compose A. Thyroid folliclesB. Stromal cellsC. Stromaltissues D. Both A and C |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D The thyroid gland is composed of thyroid follicles and stromal tissues. |
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| 250. |
Answer true or false to the following : a. Endocrine control is integrated with neural control at the level of the hypthalamus. b. Thyroid hormone is required for normal perinatal brain development. c. Glucocorticoids are anabolic steroids. d. Adrenal medulla releases adrenaline and noradrenaline in a ratio of approximately 10 : 1. e. Testosterone is water soluble and acts via receptors on the plasma membrane of the target cells. f. Hypoglycemia occurs most commonly in diabetic patients. g. Oxytocin is released in response to mechanical stimulation of the breast nipple. |
| Answer» True. (a), (c ), (g) : False. (b), (d), (e ), (f) | |