Description : Which of the following glands secrete tears? A. Lachrymal (Answer) B. Pituitary C. Thyroid D. Pancreas
Last Answer : A. Lachrymal (Answer)
Description : Which gland in the human body is called the master gland? A.Pancreas B.Thyroid C.Pituitary D.Spleen
Last Answer : C.Pituitary
Description : Which is the largest gland in the human body? A.Thyroid B.Liver C.Pancreas D.None of these
Last Answer : B.Liver
Description : Out of the following glands which is referred to as the master gland? (1) Thyroid (2) Adrenal gland (3) Pituitary (4) Pancreas
Last Answer : (3) Pituitary Explanation: The pituitary gland is a peasized gland located at the base of the skull between the optic nerves. The pituitary gland secretes hormones. Hormones are ... childhood, urine production, testosterone production in males and ovulation and estrogen production in females.
Description : Which one of the following glands produces the growth hormone (somatotrophin)? (1) Adrenal (2) Pancreas (3) Pituitary (4) Thyroid
Last Answer : (3) Pituitary Explanation: Growth hormone is produced in the growth-stimulating somatotropic cells of the pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the brain.
Description : Which of the following glands has both an endocrine and an exocrine function? A) mammary gland B) pancreas C) pituitary D) adrenal gland E) thyroid gland
Last Answer : B) pancreas
Description : The adrenal glands A) are located near the thyroid gland. B) are located near the kidneys. C) are regulated by the posterior pituitary. D) are regulated by the pancreas. E) can be removed without ill effects.
Last Answer : B) are located near the kidneys.
Description : Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland? A) pancreas B) adrenal glands C) salivary glands D) thyroid gland E) pituitary gland
Last Answer : C) salivary glands
Last Answer : Pituitary
Description : The pancreas secretes A.Insulin B.Bile juice C.Peptic juice D.None of these
Last Answer : A.Insulin
Description : Which one of the following does not secrete any digestive enzyme? (1) Liver (2) Salivary gland (3) Glands of small intestine (4) Pancreas
Last Answer : (1) Liver Explanation: Digestive enzymes are enzymes that break down polymeric macromolecules into their smaller building blocks, in order to facilitate their absorption by the body. Digestive enzymes are ... (small and large) secretions, or as part of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract.
Description : Which of the following statements is not correct? (a) Oxyntic cells are present in the mucosa of stomach and secrete HCl. (b) Acini are present in the pancreas and secrete carboxypeptidase. (c ... and secrete pepsinogen. (d) Goblet cells are present in the mucosa of intestine and secrete mucus
Last Answer : (c) Brunner’s glands are present in the submucosa of stomach and secrete pepsinogen.
Last Answer : Liver
Description : n human adult females oxytocin (a) stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin (b) causes strong uterine contractions during parturition (c) is secreted by anterior pituitary (d) stimulates growth of mammary glands.
Last Answer : (b) causes strong uterine contractions during parturition
Description : Which one of the following endocrine gland is situated in the neck? (1) Pancreas (2) Thyroid (3) Pituitary (4) Adrenals
Last Answer : (2) Thyroid Explanation: The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands in the human body which is found in the neck. It controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones.
Description : Which one of the following is the smallest endocrine gland in human body? (1) Adrenal (2) Thyroid (3) Pituitary (4) Pancreas
Last Answer : (3) Pituitary Explanation: Pituitary gland, called Master Gland, is the smallest endocrine gland. It controls the general growth of the body and stimulates the primary sex hormones, i.e. ovaries and testes.
Description : Largest gland in human body is _____. (1) Liver (2) Pancreas (3) Pituitary (4) Thyroid
Last Answer : (1) Liver Explanation: The largest gland in the human also happens to be the biggest internal organ: the liver.
Description : Which gland in the human body is called the master gland? A. Pancreas B. Thyroid C. Pituitary (Answer) D. Spleen
Last Answer : C. Pituitary (Answer)
Description : The hormone which regulates the basal metabolism in our body is secreted from (a) adrenal cortex (b) pancreas (c) pituitary (d) thyroid.
Last Answer : d) thyroid.
Description : 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 ... (i) (iv) (c) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii) (d) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
Last Answer : (c) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
Description : Which gland will produce melatonin? A) pancreas B) pineal gland C) adrenal gland D) thyroid gland E) pituitary
Last Answer : B) pineal gland
Description : A woman with a beard most likely has a malfunctioning A) pancreas. B) pituitary. C) adrenal cortex. D) adrenal medulla. E) thyroid.
Last Answer : C) adrenal cortex.
Description : Weakened bones can result from an over-secretion of the A) thyroid gland. B) adrenal gland. C) pancreas. D) parathyroid gland. E) pituitary.
Last Answer : D) parathyroid gland.
Description : The controlling or master gland(s) of the body is(are) the A) adrenal medulla and cortex. B) testes and ovaries. C) hypothalamus and anterior pituitary. D) pancreas. E) thyroid and parathyroid.
Last Answer : C) hypothalamus and anterior pituitary.
Description : The hypothalamic-releasing hormones directly control the A) adrenal cortex. B) thyroid. C) anterior pituitary. D) posterior pituitary. E) pancreas.
Last Answer : C) anterior pituitary.
Description : Which one of the following endocrine gland is situated in the neck ? (1) Pancreas (2) Thyroid (3) Pituitary (4) Adrenals
Last Answer : Thyroid
Description : Which one of the following is the smallest endocrine gland in human body ? (1) Adrenal (2) Thyroid (3) Pituitary (4) Pancreas
Description : What is a common name for the substance which irritates lachrymal glands? (1) Tear Gas (2) Laughing Gas (3) Anaesthetic Gas (4) Noble Gas
Last Answer : (1) Tear Gas Explanation: Lacrimal gland, located under the upper eyelid at the outer cornea of the eye, is responsible for tearing during emotional stimulation or following corneal ... , causing a stinging sensation and tears. It produces severe lacrimation by irritating the conjunctivae.
Description : What is a common name for the substance which irritates lachrymal glands ? (1) Tear Gas (2) Laughing Gas (3) Anaesthetic Gas (4) Noble Gas
Last Answer : Tear Gas
Description : Which one of the following endocrine glands stores its secretion in the extracellular space before discharging it into the blood? (a) Testis (b) Thyroid (c) Pancreas (d) Adrenal
Last Answer : (b) Thyroid
Description : A person is having problems with calcium and phosphorus metabolism in his body. Which one of the following glands may not be functioning properly? (a) Parotid (b) Pancreas (c) Thyroid (d) Parathyroid
Last Answer : (d) Parathyroid
Description : Prostaglandins are liberated in the circulation by the stimulation of (A) Anterior pituitary glands (B) Posterior pituitary glands (C) Adrenal gland (D) Thyroid gland
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Calcitonin is synthesised in (A) Parathyroid glands (B) Thyroid gland (C) Pars intermedia of pituitary (D) Adrenal cortex
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Heightened emotion is caused by the (a) Pituitary glands (b) Thyroid glands (c) Adrenal glands (d) Salivary glands
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Which one of the following glands is responsible for secretion of sex hormones? (1) Adrenal gland (2) Thyroid gland (3) Pituitary gland (4) Sebaceous gland
Last Answer : (3) Pituitary gland Explanation: The pituitary is sometimes referred to as the "master gland" as it controls hormone functions such as our temperature, thyroid activity, growth during childhood, urine production, testosterone production in males and ovulation and estrogen production' in females.
Description : Which one of the Endocrine glands is known as master gland? (1) Pituitary (2) Adrenal (3) Thyroid (4) Parathyroid
Last Answer : (1) Pituitary Explanation: The pituitary is sometimes referred to as the "master gland" as it controls hormone functions such as our temperature, thyroid activity, growth during childhood, ... functions as our thermostat that controls all other glands that are responsible for hormone secretion.
Description : Which one of the following glands in the human body stores iodine? (1) Parathyroid (2) Thyroid (3) Pituitary (4) Adrenal
Last Answer : (2) Thyroid Explanation: Iodine is mostly concentrated in thyroid gland. A healthy adult body contains 15- 20 mg of iodine, 7080% of which is stored in the thyroid gland
Description : Which of the following endocrine glands does NOT produce its own hormones but stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus? A) thyroid B) adrenal cortex C) adrenal medulla D) posterior pituitary E) anterior pituitary
Last Answer : D) posterior pituitary
Description : The pituitary and thyroid glands are components of the: a) endocrine system(pron: EN-do-kren) b) cardiovascular system c) lymphatic system(pron: lim-FAT-ik) d) respiratory system
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Description : Which one of the following glands is responsible for secretion of sex hormones ? (1) Adrenal gland (2) Thyroid gland (3) Pituitary gland (4) Sebaceous gland
Last Answer : Pituitary gland
Description : The outside layer of skin on the human body is called the?
Last Answer : Epidermis
Description : True or false? Your ears are important when it comes to staying balanced.
Last Answer : True
Description : What is the name of the long pipe that shifts food from the back of your throat down to your stomach?
Last Answer : The esophagus
Description : The bones around your chest that protect organs such as the heart are called what?
Last Answer : Ribs
Description : The flow of blood through your heart and around your body is called?
Last Answer : Circulation
Description : The shape of DNA is known as?
Last Answer : A double helix
Description : The bones that make up your spine are called what?
Last Answer : Vertebrae
Description : Your tongue is home to special structures that allow you to experience tastes such as sour, sweet, bitter and salty, what is their name?
Last Answer : Taste buds
Description : The two holes in your nose are called?
Last Answer : Nostrils