Description : Occurrence of Leydig’s cells and their secretion is (a) ovary and estrogen (b) liver and cholesterol (c) pancreas and glucagon (d) testis and testosterone.
Last Answer : d) testis and testosterone.
Description : Select the option which correctly matches the endocrine gland with its hormone and its function. Endocrine Hormone Function gland (a) Placenta Estrogen Initiates secretion of the milk (b) Corpus ... of sperms (d) Ovary FSH Stimulates follicular development and the secretion of estrogens
Last Answer : (c) Leydig’s Androgen Initiates the cells production of sperms
Description : Given below is an incomplete table on hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each human body. Identify the option representing correct grouping of hormone its gland and ... hormone (b) Placenta Insulin Vasopressin (c) Ovary Insulin Calcitonin (d) Placenta Glucagon Calcitonin
Last Answer : (a) Ovary Glucagon Growth hormone
Description : Which of the following does not act both as an exocrine gland and as an endocrine gland? (1) Pituitary (2) Pancreas (3) Testis (4) Ovary
Last Answer : (1) Pituitary Explanation: Microcytic anaemia: anemia characterized by small red blood cells, due to deficiency of iron; Pernicious anaemia: body does not make enough red blood cells due to lack ... neck or larynx resulting from iodine deficiency; and Pellagra: chronic lack of niacin (vitamin B3).
Description : Which of the following does not act both as an exocrine gland and as an endocrine gland ? (1) Pituitary (2) Pancreas (3) Testis (4) Ovary
Last Answer : Pituitary
Description : What is correct to say about the hormone action in humans? (a) Glucagon is secreted by β-cells of islets of Langerhans and stimulates glycogenolysis. (b) Secretion of thymosins is stimulated ... receptors on ovarian cell membrane. (d) FSH stimulates the secretion of estrogen and progesterone.
Last Answer : (c) In females, FSH first binds with specific receptors on ovarian cell membrane.
Description : What is correct to say about the hormone action in humans ? (1) FSH stimulates the secretion of estrogen and progesterone (2) Glucagon is secreted by -cells of Islets of Langerhans and ... stimulated with aging (4) If females, FSH first binds with specific receptors on ovarian cell membrane
Last Answer : (4) If females, FSH first binds with specific receptors on ovarian cell membrane
Description : Testosterone is produced by (a) sertoli cells (b) Leydig’s cells (c) oxyntic cells (d) pituitary gland.
Last Answer : (b) Leydig’s cells
Description : The Leydig’s cells as found in the human body are the secretory source of (a) progesterone (b) intestinal mucus (c) glucagon (d) androgens.
Last Answer : androgens
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 of the following is correlated with blood pressure? (1) Liver (2) Testis (3) Pancreas (4) Adrenal
Last Answer : (4) Adrenal Explanation: Blood pressure is an important indicator of adrenal health and function. Mild adrenal weakness is usually accompanied by normal to high blood pressure. As Adrenal Fatigue advances, low blood pressure, at rest or related to posture becomes more prevalent.
Description : Which of the following is correlated with blood pressure ? (1) Liver (2) Testis (3) Pancreas (4) Adrenal
Last Answer : Adrenal
Description : Cholesterol, testosterone, and estrogen are all examples of: a) proteins b) steroids c) nucleic acids d) alcohols
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- STEROIDS
Description : Glucagon: a. is secreted by beta-islet cell of pancreas b. is a polypeptide hormone c. has a positive cardiac inotropic effect d. causes gluconeogenesis in the liver e. causes glycogenolysis in the liver
Last Answer : is a polypeptide hormone
Description : Six months after beginning atorvastatin, the patient's total and LDL cholesterol concentrations remained above normal and he continued to have anginal attacks despite good adherence to his antianginal ... Increased endocytosis of HDL by the liver (e) Increased lipid hydrolysis by lipoprotein lipase
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Birds usually have a single – (1) Kidney (2) Lung (3) Testis (4) Ovary
Last Answer : (4) Ovary Explanation: Female birds in most families have only one functional ovary (the left one), connected to an oviduct — although two ovaries are present in the embryonic stage of each female bird.
Description : In humans, the development of fertilised egg takes place in the a) ovary b)testis c)oviduct d)uterus
Last Answer : d)uterus
Description : Select the hormone INCORRECTLY paired with its target. a) TSH - thyroid gland b) ACTH - anterior pituitary c) LH - ovary or testis d) MSH - melanocytes (pron: meh-lan-o-cite)
Last Answer : ANSWER: D -- MSH - MELANOCYTES
Description : Birds usually have a single (1) Kidney (2) Lung (3) Testis (4) Ovary
Last Answer : Ovary
Description : The α-cells of pancreas islets produce (A) Insulin (B) Glucagon (C) Somatostatin (D) Pancreatic polypeptide
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : β-cells of islet of langerhans of the pancreas secrete (A) Insulin (B) Glucagon (C) Somatostatin (D) Pancreatic polypeptide
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Glucagon: a. is a positive inotrope b. is produced by the beta cells of the pancreas c. stimulates production of free fatty acids in the blood d. its release is increased in starvation
Last Answer : its release is increased in starvation
Description : β-cells of pancreas Produce (a) Insulin (b) Glucagon (c) Both (d) None
Last Answer : (a) Insulin
Description : Which cells in pancreas produce Insulin? (1) Thymus (2) Estrogen (3) Corpus epididymis (4) Islets of Langerhans
Last Answer : (4) Islets of Langerhans Explanation: The islets of Langerhans are the regions of the pancreas that contain cells that produce hormones. There are five types of cells in the islets ... : PP cells secrete pancreatic polypeptide; delta cells secrete somatostatin; and epsilon cells secrete ghrelin.
Description : Which cells in pancreas produce Insulin ? (1) Thymus (2) Estrogen (3) Corpus epididymis (4) Islets of Langerhans
Last Answer : Islets of Langerhans
Description : All the following statements about FSH are true except (A) It is a tropic hormone secreted by anterior pituitary (B) Its secretion is increased by gonadotropin releasing hormone (C) It acts on Sertoli cells (D) It increases the synthesis of testosterone
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched? (a) Glucagon – Beta cells (source) (b) Somatostatin – Delta cells (source) (c) Corpus luteum – Relaxin (secretion) (d) Insulin – Diabetes mellitus (disease
Last Answer : (a) Glucagon – Beta cells (source)
Description : Adrenaline raises blood glucose level by the following actions except: A. Inducing hepatic glycogenolysis B. Inhibiting insulin secretion from pancreatic β cells C. Augmenting glucagon secretion from pancreatic α cells D. Inhibiting peripheral glucose utilization
Last Answer : D. Inhibiting peripheral glucose utilization
Description : Identify the correct statement on inhibin'. (a) Is produced by granulosa cells in ovary and inhibits the secretion of LH (b) Is produced by nurse cells in testes and inhibits the secretion of LH ... , FSH and prolactin (d) Is produced by granulosa cells in ovary and inhibits the secretion of FSH
Last Answer : (d) Is produced by granulosa cells in ovary and inhibits the secretion of FSH
Description : Select the incorrect statement. (a) LH and FSH decrease gradually during the follicular phase. (b) LH triggers secretion of androgens from the Leydig cells. (c) FSH stimulates the Sertoli cells which help in spermiogenesis. (d) LH triggers ovulation in ovary.
Last Answer : (a) LH and FSH decrease gradually during the follicular phase.
Description : Protein anabolism is stimulated by (A) ACTH (B) Testosterone (C) Glucagon (D) Epinephrine
Description : Which one of the following pairs of hormones are the examples of those that can easily pass through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind to a receptor inside it (mostly in the nucleus)? (a) Insulin, glucagon (b) Thyroxine, insulin (c) Somatostatin, oxytocin (d) Cortisol, testosterone
Last Answer : (d) Cortisol, testosterone
Description : 81. Which one of the following pairs of hormones are the examples of those that can easily pass through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind to a receptor inside it (mostly in the nucleus) (1) Cortisol, testosterone (2) Insulin, glucagon (3) Thyroxin, Insulin (4) Somatostatin, oxytocin
Last Answer : Cortisol, testosterone
Description : Name the hormone which stimulates the synthesis and secretion of androgens from testis.
Last Answer : Name the hormone which stimulates the synthesis and secretion of androgens from testis.
Description : Does nipple/aureola size in men have anything to do with estrogen/testosterone?
Last Answer : Well now that the original question has been ammended, my previous comment would be redundant. So, as Emily Litella used to say: …never mind… :)
Description : Estrogen and testosterone are steroid hormones, and most likely bind to
Last Answer : Estrogen and testosterone are steroid hormones, and most likely bind to A. Cytoplasmic receptors ... receptors D. G-protein liked membrane receptors
Description : Progesterone is transported in blood by (A) Transcortin (B) Sex hormone binding globulin (C) Albumin (D) Testosterone estrogen binding globulin
Description : Testosterone is transported in blood by (A) Transcortin (B) Testosterone binding globulin (C) Testosterone estrogen binding globulin (D) Albumin
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Which of the following hormones will allow us to react to emergency situations? A) estrogen B) progesterone C) testosterone D) cortisol E) norepinephrine
Last Answer : E) norepinephrine
Description : The myofilaments of muscles consist primarily of two proteins. These two proteins are called: a) actin and myosin b) progesterone and testosterone c) progesterone and estrogen
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- ACTIN AND MYOSIN
Description : Match the following structures with their respective location in organs. (A) Crypts of Lieberkuhn (i) Pancreas (B) Glisson's Capsule (ii) Duodenum (C) Islets of Langerhans (iii) Small intestine (D) Brunner's Glands (iv) Liver Select the ... ii) (iv) (c) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii) (d) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Last Answer : (d) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Description : All the following hormones use cAMP as a second messenger except (A) Estrogen (B) FSH (C) Luteinizing (D) Glucagon
Description : Which of the following hormones is a steroid? (1) Estrogen (2) Glucagon (3) Insulin (4) Oxytocin
Last Answer : (1) Estrogen Explanation: Steroid hormone is produced by three endocrine organs. The testes, produces testosterone; the ovaries, produces estrogen; and the adrenal cortex, produces steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone.
Description : Which pair of hormones has opposite, antagonistic effects? A) insulin--glucagon B) insulin--progesterone C) estrogen--thyroxin D) thyroxin--parathyroid hormone E) epinephrine--norepinephrine
Last Answer : A) insulin--glucagon
Description : Hypolipidemic drugs reduce serum cholesterol and triacylglycerol. The effect of clofibrate is attributed to (A) Block in absorption from G.I.T. (B) Decrease in secretion of triacylglycerol and cholesterol ... by liver (C) Block in the reabsorption of bile acids (D) Decreased synthesis of cholesterol
Description : .Which one of the following cells, found in testes of rabbit, secretes male hormone? (a) Epithelial cells (b) Spermatocytes (c) Leydig’s cell (d) Sertoli cells
Last Answer : (c) Leydig’s cell
Description : Several hormones like hCG, hPL, estrogen, progesterone are produced by (a) ovary (b) placenta (c) fallopian tube (d) pituitary.
Last Answer : b) placenta