Description : What is the function of the adrenal glands?
Last Answer : A: The adrenal glands are small glands located on top of the kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which play a role in regulating metabolism, immune function, and the body's response to stress.
Last Answer : A: The adrenal glands produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol that help the body respond to stress and regulate blood sugar levels.
Description : Select the correct matching of a hormone, its source and function. Hormone Source Function (a) Vasopressin Posterior Increases loss pituitary of water through urine (b) Norepine- Adrenal ... (d) Prolactin Posterior Regulates growth pituitary of mammary glands and milk formation in females
Last Answer : (b) Norepine- Adrenal Increases heart phrine medulla beat, rate of respiration and alterness
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 : Pick up correct statement about organs with dual origin from embronic layers. 1. Hypophysis 2. Adrenal glands 3. Sence organs 4. Pancreas.
Last Answer : Pick up correct statement about organs with dual origin from embronic layers. 1. Hypophysis 2. Adrenal glands 3. ... C. 2,4 correct D. 1,3 correct.
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 : 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 : Where are the adrenal glands located? Mention the parts of the adrenal gland.
Last Answer : The adrenal glands are located on the upper part of each kidney. Each adrenal gland has two parts an outer cortex and inner medulla.
Description : Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter at: a. sweat glands b. the adrenal medulla c. parasympathetic ganglia d. all above
Last Answer : all above
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 : Which one of the following pair of organs includes only the endocrine glands? (a) Thymus and testes (b) Adrenal and ovary (c) Parathyroid and adrenal (d) Pancreas and parathyroid
Last Answer : (c) Parathyroid and adrenal
Description : Fight-or-flight reactions cause activation of (a) the parathyroid glands, leading to increased metabolic rate (b) the kidney, leading to suppression of renin- angiotensin-aldosterone pathway (c) ... epinephrine and norepinephrine (d) the pancreas leading to a reduction in the blood sugar levels.
Last Answer : (c) the adrenal medulla, leading to increased secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine
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 is NOT a correct consequence of surgical removal of portions of these glands? A) adrenal cortex--bronzing of skin, no glucose at stress, dehydration and death B) thymus--decrease ... change in secondary sex characteristics E) adult thyroid--low pulse rate and body temperature and lethargy
Last Answer : B) thymus--decrease in sex drive and changes in secondary sexual characteristics
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 : 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
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
Last Answer : Pituitary
Description : What is the function of the adrenal cortex?
Last Answer : A: The adrenal cortex produces hormones that regulate various functions in the body, including metabolism and immune response.
Description : What is the function of the adrenal gland?
Last Answer : A: The adrenal gland produces hormones that regulate various functions in the body, including stress response and metabolism.
Description : What is the function of adrenal gland ?
Last Answer : This gland regulates the vital metabolic activity of the body. This gland basically helps in relieving stress.
Description : Name the hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. Mention its function.
Last Answer : One of the important hormones secreted by adrenal cortex is cortisone. It regulates the rate of metabolism and the concentration of salts in the blood.
Description : What is the function of bulbourethral glands? -Biology
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Description : Name the glands participating in digestion and describe their function ?
Last Answer : The secretions of the glands outside the digestive tract that participate in the digestion of food are called digestive glands. The salivary glands , liver and pancreas include the digestive glands. ... and chymotrypsin help digest non-vegetarian foods , lycose fatty foods and amylase sugary foods.
Description : What is the major function of the sweat glands?
Last Answer : cooling of the body by evaporation
Description : Which one of the following statements is fully correct? (A) Hormones are needed in the diet (B) Hormones can be elaborated only by endocrine glands (C) All the hormones enter the ... (D) Hormones are substance synthesized in the body in small quantities and control and regulate metabolic events
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : The first line of host defense is the barrier presented to the external environment. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning host barriers? a. Sebaceous glands secrete ... of the upper gastrointestinal tract d. Gut peristalsis serves to prevent microbial adherence and invasion
Last Answer : Answer: b, c, d The skin, mucus membranes, and epithelial layers of various organs of the body constitute effective physical barriers against microbial invasion. In certain portions of the ... very low pH within the stomach and gut peristalsis both serve to prevent microbial adherence and invasion
Description : Iodized salt is beneficial for – (1) lowering of blood pressure (2) prevention of dehydration (3) thyroid function (4) salivary glands
Last Answer : (3) thyroid function Explanation: Iodized salt (also spelled iodised salt) is table salt mixed with a minute amount of various salts of the element iodine. The ingestion of iodide prevents iodine ... can be cheaply addressed by purposely adding small amounts of iodine to the sodium chloride salt.
Description : What is the endocrine system? Write the names and function of any eight endocrine glands. (2,8)
Last Answer : Endocrine System The endocrine system is an integrated system of small organs which involve the release of extracellular signaling molecules known as hormones. The endocrine system is instrumental in ... --Endogenous opiates --Neuromodulators V. Adipose tissue a. Leptin --Regulates Fat Deposition
Description : Where are parathyroid glands located? Mention the hormone secreted. Mention the disorder caused due to its under secretion and over secretion. State its function.
Last Answer : Parathyroid glands are embedded in the tissues of thyroid gland. Parathyroid gland secreted a hormone called parathormone. The function of parathormone is to control the amount of calcium salts in ... cramps. Over secretion of parathormone removes calcium from the bones making them soft and spongy.
Description : Identify the hormone with its correct matching of source and function. (a) Oxytocin - posterior pituitary, growth and maintenance of mammary glands. (b) Melatonin - pineal gland, regulates the ... sex organs. (d) Atrial natriuretic factor - ventricular wall, increases the blood pressure.
Last Answer : (b) Melatonin - pineal gland, regulates the normal rhythm of sleepwake cycle
Description : One function of parasympathetic nervous system is (a) contraction of hair muscles (b) stimulation of sweat glands (c) acceleration of heart beat (d) constriction of pupil.
Last Answer : (d) constriction of pupil.
Description : Which of the following is not the main function of lymph glands? (a) Forming RBCs (b) Destroying bacteria (c) Forming WBCs (d) Forming antibodies
Last Answer : a) Forming RBCs
Description : Iodized salt is beneficial for (1) lowering of blood pressure (2) prevention of dehydration (3) thyroid function (4) salivary glands
Last Answer : thyroid function
Description : Could adrenal stimulation be more effective than pain receptor blockers?
Last Answer : Oh my. I have no idea how to answer your question but I’m so glad your dog was returned. Poor little baby. You must have been very relieved. Old age is a bitch. Glad he has a good carer!
Description : Does anyone have adrenal fatigue or hypothyroidism?
Last Answer : i have pernicous anemia and have a few of those symptoms. Sleeping, cold (I’ve always been a hot person) and moodiness. It could be a variety of things. Best to wait for the results. I give myself B12 injections and they help a lot.
Description : Has anybody taken an adrenal gland supplement?
Last Answer : I have, but sporadically, precisely because I could not detect any difference, but I am not sure what one would detect.
Description : What are the hormones secreted by Adrenal gland (Adrenal cortex, Adrenal medulla)? What are the chief functions of these hormones. -Biology
Description : How is the adrenal cortex involved in the stress response? -Biology
Description : In which the following can increase the rate of heart beat ? ltbr. (A) Sympathetic neaural signals. (B) Parasympathetic neural signals (C ) Adrenal me
Last Answer : In which the following can increase the rate of heart beat ? ltbr. (A) Sympathetic neaural signals. (B) Parasympathetic ... ,E,F C. A,C,D D. B,D,F
Description : Angiotensinogen-II also stimulates adrenal cortex to release___
Last Answer : Angiotensinogen-II also stimulates adrenal cortex to release___
Description : The adrenal cortex can be divided intro three layers, called____ (inner layer), _____(middle layer) and ______(outer layer)
Last Answer : The adrenal cortex can be divided intro three layers, called____ (inner layer), _____(middle layer) and ______(outer layer)