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This section includes InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
A lympokine involved in defensive reaction against viruses isA. InterleukinB. EndorphinC. InterferonD. Both B and C. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 2. |
Mammalian biorhythms may be due to differential secretion ofA. FSHB. MSHC. MelatoninD. Sex corticoids. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 3. |
Photoperiods are believed to be perceived byA. HypothalamusB. Pineal bodyC. Pituitary glandD. Thyroid. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 4. |
Tonsils and adenoids areA. Lymph nodesB. Connective tissue with blood supplyC. Endocrine glandsD. Small organs specialised to produce endorphins. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 5. |
Lymph nodes possessA. Extra lymphB. LymphocytesC. MacrophagesD. All the above. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 6. |
Lymphatic system isA. Devoid of heartB. Provided with heart in some amphibiansC. With small hearts in reptilesD. Both B and C. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 7. |
Endocrine glands are those glands which pour their secretion directly intoA. DuctsB. SubstrateC. BloodD. All the above. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 8. |
Ductless glands are calledA. Alveolar glandsB. Tubular glandsC. Exocrine glandsD. Endocrine glands. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 9. |
Secretion of ductless glands are known asA. HormonesB. PheromonesC. EnzymesD. Mucoids |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 10. |
Myelin sheath consists ofA. A layer of cellsB. FatC. ProteinD. Alternate fat and protein layers. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 11. |
Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system.A. Releasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the pituitary glandB. Adenohypophysis is under direct neural regulation of hypothalamusC. Organs in the body like gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormonesD. Nonnutrient chemicals produced by body in trace amounts that act as intercellular messengers are known as hormones. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 12. |
Which hormone among these is not secreted by an endocrine glandA. ADHB. PTHC. `T_(4)`D. ANF |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 13. |
Select the correct match of endocrine gland, its hormone and its functionA. Corpus luteum - estrogen -essential for maintenance of endometriumB. Leydig cells - androgen - initiates production of spermsC. Ovary - FSH - stimulates follicular development and secretion of estrogensD. Pancreas - estrogen - initiates secretion of milk |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 14. |
The largest endocrine gland isA. AdrenalB. ThyroidC. ThymusD. Pituitary. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 15. |
Which of the following glands grows to the maximum size at puberty and them diminishes graduallyA. ThymusB. PituitaryC. ThyroidD. Adrenal. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 16. |
The organ which was considered vestigial till recently but now confirmed to be endorcine gland isA. ThymusB. PancreasC. PinealD. Pituitary. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 17. |
Removal or absence of thymus in early life shall bring aboutA. Lack of lymphocytesB. Lack of antibodiesC. Lack of lymph nodesD. All the above. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 18. |
Zona glomerulosa or glomerular area of adrenal cortex is involved in A. Water and electrolyte balanceB. Carbohydrate metabolismC. Steroid and hormone secretionD. Blood pressure. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 19. |
Epinephrine isA. AndrenergicB. CholinergicC. Both A and BD. None of the above |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 20. |
Conn’s disease is caused by hypersecretion ofA. ThyroidB. AdrenalsC. ParathyroidD. Pituitary |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 21. |
The hormone which darkens the skin of frog isA. InsulinB. OestrogenC. Melanocyte stimulating hormoneD. None of these. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 22. |
Thick skin, long arms and legs are due to hypersecretion of hormone fromA. ThyroidB. ThymusC. Anterior pituitaryD. Posterior pituitary. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 23. |
A subtance called ADH isA. High energy compound formed by glycogenesis in liver cellsB. Pituitary secretion which promotes reabsorption of water from glomerular filtrateC. Hormone that promotes glycogenesis in liver cellsD. Enzyme secreted by cells of intestinal wall which hydrolyses dipeptides into amino acids. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 24. |
If in a child, secretion from anterior lobe of pituitary gland is more than normal, the child will be suffering fromA. Night blindnessB. Maturing lateC. Gigantic due to speedy growthD. Dull mentally and weak. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 25. |
Which of the following is not secreted by pituitary glandA. ThyroxineB. F.S.H.C. G.H.D. A.C.T.H. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 26. |
`Ca^(2+)` level in body is controleed byA. ThyroidB. HypothalamusC. PituitaryD. Thyroid and parathyroids |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 27. |
The hormone responsible for the regulation of metabolism of calcium and phosphorus is secreted byA. ThyroidB. ParathyroidC. ThymusD. Pancreas. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 28. |
The hormone responsible for the regulation of metabolism of calcium and phosphorus is secreted byA. ThymusB. ThyroidC. ParathyroidD. Adrenal. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 29. |
Which one of the following endocrine glands stores its secretion in the extracellular space before discharging in into the blood?A. TestisB. PancreasC. ThyroidD. Adrenal. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 30. |
Hormone controlling metabolism isA. ACTH from pituitaryB. FSH from pituitaryC. Thyroxine from thyroidD. Adrenaline from adrenal medulla. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 31. |
Which hormone controls water and mineral metabolism ?A. InsulinB. ProgesteroneC. GlucagonD. Deoxycorticosterone. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 32. |
Which of the following hormone is not involved in tyrosine metabolismA. CalcitioninB. MelaninC. ThyroxineD. Epinephrine. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 33. |
Select the correct statement about hormones and their actionsA. Parathyroid hormone increases `K^(+)` absorption of the bodyB. Insulin and glucagon help to maintain blood sugar levelsC. Old people have weak immunity due to increased activity of thymusD. Osteoporosis in women occurs due to increased levels of oestrogen. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 34. |
Fight-or-flight reactions cause activation ofA. The kidneys, leading to suppression of renin - angiotensin -aldosterone pathwayB. The adrenal medulla, leading to increased secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrineC. The pancreas leading to a reduction in the blood sugar levelsD. The parathyroid glands, leading to increased metabolic rate. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 35. |
Signaling between cells usually results in the activation of proteinA. KinasesB. ProteasesC. LipasesD. Nucleases. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 36. |
Hypophysectomy results inA. Heart attackB. Regression of reproductive functionsC. DeathD. Poor digestion. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 37. |
Diabetes insipidus can be cured by administration ofA. ADHB. AntithistamineC. GlucagonD. Insulin. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 38. |
Diabetes insipidus is due toA. Hypersecretion of pituitary hormoneB. Excess of insulinC. Deficiency of insulin.D. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 39. |
You are watching a horror movie and you notice that your heart is beating fast and mouth is dry. It is because ofA. Fight and flight responseB. Autonomic nervous responseC. Sympathetic nervous systemD. Both A and C |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 40. |
Conversion of glucose 6-P requires ATP. Yet critically ill patients are given glucose solution intravenously instead of glucose 6-P. The reason for not giving glucose 6-P directly isA. Glucose 6-P is degraded very fast in the blood before it enters the cellsB. Commercial preparation of glucose 6-P is always contaminated with toxic chemicalsC. High cost of glucose 6-PD. Cells cannot take up glucose 6-P. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 41. |
Match the lists and find the correct option `{:(," "I,, " "II),((a),"Sleep-wake cycle",(i),"Cortisol"),((b),"Induce smooth",(ii),"Aldosterone"),(,"muscles of uterus",,),(,"during child birth",,),((c ),"Stimulate process of",(iii),"Melatonin"),(,"erythropoiesis",,),((d),"Regulate balance of",(iv),"Oxytocin"),(,"water and electrolytes",,),(,"in the body",,),((e ),"Anti-inflammatory",(v),"Thyroxine"),(,"reactions",,):}`A. a-ii,b-iii, c-v,d-iv, e-iB. a-iii, b-ii, c-v, d-iv, e-iC. a-iii, b-iv, c-v, d-ii, e-iD. a-v,b-iv, c-iii, d-ii, e-i |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 42. |
Pineal gland of human brain secrets melatonin concerned withA. Colouration of skinB. SleepC. AngerD. Body temperature. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 43. |
The excessive amount of calcium is regulated byA. ThyroxineB. CalcitoninC. EpinephrineD. Progesterone. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 44. |
Match the hormone with its source A. a-5, b-1, c-6, d-3, e-2B. a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3, e-5C. a-2, b-6, c-4, d-5, e-3D. a-5, b-1, c-4, d-2, e-3 |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 45. |
Volume of urine is regulated byA. TSHB. ACTHC. FSHD. ADH. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 46. |
An adenophypophysis hormone which is regulated by feedback mechanism isA. TSHB. CortisoneC. CalcitoninD. Oxytocin. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 47. |
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 activated, releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine from adrenal medullaB. Activation of sympathetic nervous system releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine from adrenal cortexC. Neurotransmitters diffuse rapidly across synaptic cleftD. Hypothalamus activates parasympathetic nervous system. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 48. |
A woman may develop beard and moustaches due toA. Hypersecretin of adrenal cortexB. Hypersecretion of thyroxineC. Hyposecretion of adrenalineD. Hyposecretion of thyroxine. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 49. |
Which of the following hormones contains iodine ?A. TestosteroneB. ThyroxineC. AdrenalineD. Insulin. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 50. |
Besides testes, androgens are also produced byA. ThyroidB. ThymusC. Adrenal medullaD. Adrenal cortex |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |